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Active NPI 1104081645 Individual Practitioner Female Practitioner

Dr. Dorothy H. Hendricks , MD

Ophthalmology • Wilmington, DE

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Dorothy Hendricks, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Wilmington, DE. With approximately 30 years of clinical experience since graduating from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 1996, Dr. Hendricks delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1600 ROCKLAND RD.

Dr. Hendricks is affiliated with The Nemours Foundation and accepts Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1600 Rockland Rd
Alfred I. Dupont Hospital For Children

Wilmington, DE 198033607

Telephone 3026514000
Fax 3026515990
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University

Graduation Year

1996

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Wilmington, DE

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
30 Yrs -1.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 31.9 Yrs
State Avg: 25.4 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
37 Specialists

Practicing in Wilmington, DE (67 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Hendricks (30 Years) 30 Yrs
Wilmington Specialty Average (31.9 Years) 31.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-01-16
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License DE C10008679

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Ophthalmology

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License PA MD431719

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

The Nemours Foundation

1600 Rockland Rd, Wilmington, DE 198033607

Phone: 3026514200

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Stephanie Butler , DPT

Physical Therapist

NPI 1003334087

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Dr. Alexandra Taylor , MD

Emergency Medicine - Pediatric Emergency Medicine

NPI 1003976101

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Frances Zappalla , DO

Pediatrics - Pediatric Cardiology

NPI 1013009844

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)

NPI 1013110980

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Janine Catanach , APN

Nurse Practitioner

NPI 1013163930

Advanced Practice Nurse

Sarah Little , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1013627462

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

7 Historical Events
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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 16, 2026

Ophthalmology (License #C10008679 in DE)

NPI Profile Active December 27, 2011

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location December 27, 2011

Registered at 1600 ROCKLAND RD, ALFRED I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN, WILMINGTON, DE 198033607 (Tel: 3026514000)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 27, 2011

Registered at PO BOX 191, PROVIDER ENROLLMENT DEPT, ROCKLAND, DE 197320191 (Tel: 3026516212)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 27, 2011

Recorded as DOROTHY HENDRICKS, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 27, 2011

Ophthalmology (License #C10008679 in DE)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration July 24, 2008

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1104081645
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: July 24, 2008
Last Update: January 16, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 191, Provider Enrollment Dept

Rockland, DE 197320191

Phone: 3026516212

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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