Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Richard A Garfinkel, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1831163997

Dr. Richard A Garfinkel, MD is an Ophthalmology in Chevy Chase, Maryland. Graduated from New York University School of Medicine in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices with The Retina Group of Washington PLLC, a 78-clinician group, works from 2 locations and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

Years since qualifying
43
Trained at
New York University School of Medicine
Licensed in
DC, MD, VA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
5
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

5454 Wisconsin Ave Ste 650
Chevy Chase, MD 20815-6956
Phone: (301) 656-8100
Fax: (301) 652-2957
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Additional practice locations (1)

  • 8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Dr Ste 600, Fairfax, VA 22031-4522 — (703) 698-9335

Specialties & licences

Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence 0101042520 (VA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence D0037044 (MD)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 0101042520 (VA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence MD17393 (DC)
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Taxonomy 207WX0107X · Licence MD17393 (DC)

Record details

NPI number1831163997
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 15, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 27, 2020
Certification dateJuly 27, 2020

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolNEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Group practice The Retina Group Of Washington Pllc — 78 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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