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Dr. Michael J. Weitz , OD

Optometrist • Bethesda, MD

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Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Michael Weitz, OD is a registered Optometrist practitioner in Bethesda, MD. With approximately 55 years of clinical practice since graduating from Pennsylvania College Of Optometry in 1971, Dr. Weitz provides healthcare services at the registered practice location at 7272 WISCONSIN AVE..

Dr. Weitz does not directly accept Medicare assignment.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

7272 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

Telephone 3019130293
Fax 3019139264
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Lerner Vision Care, Llc Facility NPI 1104006816

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Pennsylvania College Of Optometry

Graduation Year

1971

Medicare Assignment

Not Specified

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Bethesda, MD

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
55 Yrs +34.1 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.9 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
44 Specialists

Practicing in Bethesda, MD (952 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. Weitz (55 Years) 55 Yrs
Bethesda Specialty Average (20.9 Years) 20.9 Yrs

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MD TA0658

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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1 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1841241395

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 08, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 08, 2007

Registered at 7272 WISCONSIN AVE., BETHESDA, MD 20814 (Tel: 3019130293)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 08, 2007

Registered at 7272 WISCONSIN AVE., BETHESDA, MD 20814 (Tel: 3019130293)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 08, 2007

Recorded as MICHAEL WEITZ, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 08, 2007

Optometrist (License #TA0658 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 12, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1275693889
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: December 12, 2006
Last Update: July 08, 2007
Sole Proprietor: Yes

Mailing Address

7272 Wisconsin Ave.

Bethesda, MD 20814

Phone: 3019130293

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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