Quick answers
- Does Athena L. Economides accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Athena L. Economides accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Athena L. Economides see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 258 Original Medicare patients and 30,278 services for Athena L. Economides. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Athena L. Economides's NPI number?
- 1902816325. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Athena L. Economides, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 258 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 30,278 |
| Different services or procedures | 55 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract (95004)2,528 services
- Professional service for preparation and provision of 1 or more antigens (95165)1,722 services
- Test for allergy using skin patch (95044)1,111 services
- Flow cytometry technique for dna or cell analysis, each additional marker (88185)831 services
- Test for allergy using allergenic extract injected into skin (95024)690 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure60%
- Arthritis55%
- Asthma48%
- Osteoporosis29%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Athena L. Economides is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 11002 Veirs Mill Rd, Suite 414Wheaton, MD 20902 (301) 962‑5800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Athena L. Economides as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Institute for Asthma and Allergy PC13 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Allergy/Immunologyprimary
Other allergist and immunologists in Wheaton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheaton, MD — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Institute for Asthma and Allergy PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1988 (38 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1902816325 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians