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Dr. Sheldon D. Diskin , OD

Optometrist • Upper Marlboro, MD

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Sheldon Diskin, OD is a registered healthcare professional specializing in Optometrist in Upper Marlboro, MD. Practice services are available at 48 WATKINS PARK DR under active NPI credentials.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

48 Watkins Park Dr

Upper Marlboro, MD 207741628

Telephone 3012495890
Fax 3012495892
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Optometrist in Upper Marlboro, MD

Active Practitioner
Practitioner Clinical Experience
Active
City Avg: 14.0 Yrs
State Avg: 23.3 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
3 Specialists

Practicing in Upper Marlboro, 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

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Optometrist Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 152W00000X

State License MD TA0635

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.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Care First
X156 (MD)
Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Care First National Capit
6803 (MD)

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

2 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1497876999

Doctor of Optometry

NPI 1669736161

Doctor of Optometry

Career & Practice History Timeline

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6 Historical Events
NPI Profile Active July 21, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 21, 2016

Registered at 48 WATKINS PARK DR, UPPER MARLBORO, MD 207741628 (Tel: 3012495890)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 21, 2016

Registered at 7931 RITCHIE HWY, GLEN BURNIE, MD 210614343 (Tel: 4107688830)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 21, 2016

Recorded as SHELDON DISKIN, O.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 21, 2016

Optometrist (License #TA0635 in MD)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration January 14, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1598816944
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: January 14, 2007
Last Update: July 21, 2016
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

7931 Ritchie Hwy

Glen Burnie, MD 210614343

Phone: 4107688830

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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