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Ophthalmology

Mark J. Schefkind, MD

Sees patients in Alexandria, VA · Virginia

Summary

Mark J. Schefkind, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Alexandria, VA. NPI 1972500650. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Mark J. Schefkind, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
41Years since medical school (graduated 1985)
Perelman School Of Med At The University Of PennsylvaniaMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
The Retina Group of Washington PLLCGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Mark J. Schefkind see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Alexandria, VA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Mark J. Schefkind's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Mark J. Schefkind accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Mark J. Schefkind accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Mark J. Schefkind?
(703) 997-9710, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Mark J. Schefkind's NPI number?
1972500650. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Mark J. Schefkind is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Mark J. Schefkind as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • The Retina Group of Washington PLLC84 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Alexandria

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Alexandria, VA — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year1985
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1972500650
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians