2026 NPPES data Ophthalmology Physician NPI 1497079024 M.D.
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CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
29
Medicare Part D claims · Ophthalmology Physician avg: 1K

What the federal data shows

CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. filed 29 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Ophthalmology Physician in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland.

29
Part D claims, 2023

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CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

29 0th percentile higher than 0% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). This entry sits in this band. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Above this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Above this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Above this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Above this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). Above this entry. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023

Board-eligible specialty (heuristic — not verified)

CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

What does the federal data show about CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/25/2010

NPI 1497079024

Primary specialty

Ophthalmology Physician

Mid-sized

22,090 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

29 98% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,420

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Ophthalmology Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

1. Ophthalmology Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Ophthalmology Physician share within Maryland

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Ophthalmology Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Ophthalmology Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Ophthalmology Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Ophthalmology Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 4450 S PARK AVE, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815, with a listed phone of (202) 256-5160. NPI 1497079024 was issued on 03/25/2010. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what MENDELSOHN most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 29 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $525 in drug spend. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy.

Ophthalmology Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 22,090 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,420 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

4450 S PARK AVE
CHEVY CHASE, MD 20815

Provider Details

NPI 1497079024
Specialty Ophthalmology Physician
Credentials M.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 03/25/2010

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

29
Total Claims
$525
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
61
Total Day Supply
1,677
Generic Drug Cost
$503

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
75.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
0.65

Ophthalmology Physician Overview

How CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. fits within the Ophthalmology Physician landscape nationally.

22,090
Ophthalmology Physician Providers in US
56
States with Ophthalmology Physician
1,420
Avg Claims per Provider

CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s 29 claims are below the specialty average of 1,420.

Nearby Ophthalmology Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as MENDELSOHN.

Compare Ophthalmology Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s specialty?
CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. specializes in Ophthalmology Physician and practices in CHEVY CHASE, Maryland. Credentials: M.D..
How much does CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. wrote 29 Medicare Part D claims totaling $525 in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. located?
CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. is located at 4450 S PARK AVE, CHEVY CHASE, MD, 20815. Phone: (202) 256-5160.
What is CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s NPI number?
CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497079024, issued on 03/25/2010.
How many Ophthalmology Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 22,090 Ophthalmology Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Ophthalmology Physician provider writes 1,420 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. accept Medicare?
CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 29 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s credentials?
CRAIG MENDELSOHN, M.D.'s NPI is 1497079024 with credentials M.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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