Active NPI 1679535538 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Ali Reza Tabassian , MD, PhD

Ophthalmology • Richmond, VA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Ali Tabassian, MD, PhD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Richmond, VA. With approximately 36 years of clinical experience since graduating from Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine in 1990, Dr. Tabassian delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 8720 STONY POINT PKWY STE 105.

Dr. Tabassian is affiliated with Virginia Eye Consultants Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, injection, aflibercept, 1 mg. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 105

Richmond, VA 232351989

Telephone 8046447478

Fax 8046448224

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Retina Institute Of Virginia Pllc Facility NPI 1306808167

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1990

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Richmond, VA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

36 Yrs +14.3 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 21.7 Yrs

State Avg: 28.6 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

82 Specialists

Practicing in Richmond, VA (619 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

49.8% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Tabassian (36 Years) 36 Yrs

Richmond Specialty Average (21.7 Years) 21.7 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	11,280	47	$50.73	$33.64
92134 Imaging of retina	1,853	641	$90.00	$41.36
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,694	179	$1150.00	$828.83
J2782 Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg	1,500	18	$160.00	$108.28
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,347	327	$388.94	$125.62
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,077	739	$160.02	$128.32
92250 Photography of the retina	678	580	$130.00	$37.61
J0177 Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg	664	23	$487.50	$331.77
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	245	11	$420.00	$160.16
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	173	71	$250.00	$72.09
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	150	150	$215.00	$170.51
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	82	82	$190.00	$151.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	77	72	$135.26	$92.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	51	50	$179.22	$130.12
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	29	19	$336.21	$52.10
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	29	18	$15.00	$0.99
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	21	20	$2300.00	$1155.45
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	19	19	$130.00	$90.70
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	16	16	$155.00	$114.80
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	12	11	$1175.00	$247.10

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	1,968	201	$1150.00	$863.59
92250 Photography of the retina	1,459	894	$130.00	$36.05
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,230	304	$381.28	$117.13
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	946	677	$160.13	$121.96
92134 Imaging of retina	914	472	$90.00	$38.94
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	366	18	$420.00	$230.12
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	228	82	$104.11	$70.91
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	203	203	$215.00	$159.83
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	96	94	$176.67	$122.86
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	80	80	$190.00	$144.86
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	63	62	$140.24	$87.14
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$155.00	$107.89
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	24	20	$1975.00	$324.61
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	21	16	$15.00	$1.07
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	21	16	$325.00	$49.61
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	14	14	$130.00	$86.57
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	14	14	$1175.00	$232.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,090	224	$1150.00	$901.49
92250 Photography of the retina	2,067	923	$130.00	$37.02
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,245	329	$384.26	$121.52
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,055	753	$158.86	$125.92
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	559	25	$420.00	$276.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	347	347	$208.59	$165.40
92134 Imaging of retina	334	266	$90.00	$40.66
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	185	68	$95.50	$67.56
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	89	77	$126.80	$86.88
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	44	43	$135.00	$89.75
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	39	39	$155.00	$111.78
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	29	28	$2043.10	$341.57
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	18	15	$325.00	$50.27
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	18	15	$15.00	$1.16
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	13	13	$150.00	$47.98
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	12	11	$1675.00	$770.46
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	11	11	$2300.00	$1125.14

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,448	339	$1150.00	$917.44
92250 Photography of the retina	2,205	988	$130.00	$39.51
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,678	423	$400.15	$126.82
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,417	951	$160.00	$127.35
92134 Imaging of retina	584	381	$90.00	$41.27
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	333	18	$420.00	$314.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	227	227	$210.00	$168.75
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	143	56	$96.00	$72.33
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	82	79	$135.00	$91.20
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	55	50	$90.00	$56.54
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	35	31	$130.00	$90.64
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	32	24	$325.00	$48.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	32	32	$155.00	$112.95
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	32	24	$15.00	$1.26
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	21	17	$1975.00	$342.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	20	19	$150.00	$49.68
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	18	17	$2300.00	$1108.26
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	11	11	$1175.00	$530.69

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	4,080	392	$1150.00	$928.10
92250 Photography of the retina	2,448	1,184	$130.00	$45.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,100	507	$397.58	$114.15
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,448	1,074	$160.00	$127.87
92134 Imaging of retina	627	381	$90.00	$41.24
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	561	27	$420.00	$335.64
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	279	279	$210.54	$166.90
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	252	87	$65.00	$63.34
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	224	15	$228.53	$198.65
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	135	125	$135.00	$75.47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	124	118	$175.89	$108.85
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	51	48	$130.00	$90.31
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	49	49	$155.00	$109.04
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	37	36	$90.00	$45.88
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	32	$2300.00	$1126.75
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	26	22	$15.00	$1.45
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing	25	25	$30.00	$25.66
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	23	16	$150.00	$51.74
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	23	20	$339.13	$62.58
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	22	18	$1975.00	$348.96
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	17	16	$1175.00	$531.29

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,964	371	$1150.00	$940.01
92250 Photography of the retina	2,731	1,260	$130.00	$50.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,193	515	$391.54	$112.35
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,397	1,075	$160.09	$126.52
92134 Imaging of retina	1,009	567	$90.00	$41.17
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	762	33	$420.00	$354.02
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	387	142	$65.00	$62.92
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	367	367	$210.00	$163.95
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	357	20	$214.29	$191.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	344	299	$135.00	$73.86
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	165	151	$175.67	$108.50
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	83	83	$155.00	$108.42
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	71	69	$130.00	$87.85
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	59	58	$90.00	$45.13
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	53	28	$15.00	$1.59
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	50	44	$60.00	$27.79
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	46	27	$332.07	$61.40
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	38	25	$150.00	$60.95
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	35	30	$1975.00	$336.30
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	32	32	$2300.00	$1113.54
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	18	18	$1275.00	$523.26
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	18	18	$1675.00	$758.84
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	17	17	$200.00	$92.09
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$2750.00	$1212.83
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	14	14	$1175.00	$533.89

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	3,094	307	$1150.00	$950.78
92250 Photography of the retina	2,185	1,142	$130.00	$56.49
67028 Injection of drug into eye	2,059	489	$388.45	$111.19
92134 Imaging of retina	1,482	714	$90.00	$41.30
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,382	1,000	$160.00	$124.53
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	759	42	$420.00	$371.33
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	597	190	$65.00	$63.90
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	497	26	$214.29	$186.38
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	358	358	$210.00	$163.17
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	250	238	$135.00	$72.28
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	182	142	$130.00	$87.11
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	85	85	$155.00	$107.03
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	76	42	$15.00	$1.79
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	65	42	$345.00	$80.65
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	53	46	$90.00	$43.44
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	43	$175.00	$106.68
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	37	32	$1975.00	$342.06
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	37	33	$150.00	$73.68
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	29	27	$200.00	$85.54
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	26	21	$60.00	$27.07
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	25	25	$2300.00	$1138.40
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	19	18	$1275.00	$493.44
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	17	$2750.00	$1155.33
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	15	15	$1175.00	$527.88
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	12	11	$1675.00	$900.90

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	2,030	222	$1150.00	$958.68
92134 Imaging of retina	1,957	780	$90.00	$40.47
67028 Injection of drug into eye	1,911	465	$383.33	$109.12
J2778 Injection, ranibizumab, 0.1 mg	1,784	82	$420.00	$372.65
92250 Photography of the retina	1,440	885	$130.00	$64.54
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	1,380	964	$160.00	$121.50
J3590 Unclassified biologics	594	193	$65.00	$64.00
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	518	25	$214.29	$193.29
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	478	432	$135.00	$71.86
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	327	327	$210.00	$160.40
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	174	104	$65.00	$62.46
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	110	110	$155.00	$106.45
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	52	39	$1975.00	$319.84
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	46	42	$90.00	$43.04
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg	43	27	$15.00	$1.81
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	41	39	$130.00	$84.29
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	38	29	$150.00	$90.53
67515 Injection of medication or substance into membrane covering eyeball	38	27	$359.21	$97.32
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	27	27	$200.00	$76.23
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	27	25	$2300.00	$1087.08
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	25	22	$1275.00	$493.27
67145 Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina	21	20	$1175.00	$520.22
92225 Examination of eye by ophthalmoscope with retinal drawing	17	15	$60.00	$26.61
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	15	$1675.00	$861.85
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$2750.00	$1161.44

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2021-01-11

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License VA 0101054624

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 - Retina Specialist

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207WX0107X

State License VA 0101054624

An ophthalmologist who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of vitreoretinal diseases.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

6307566 (VA)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Virginia Eye Consultants Inc

8720 Stony Point Pkwy, Richmond, VA 232351988

Phone: 8046447478

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

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Career & Practice History Timeline

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

9 Historical Events

🎓

Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) January 11, 2021

Ophthalmology (License #0101054624 in VA)

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Updated Practice Location January 08, 2020

Registered at 8720 STONY POINT PKWY STE 105, RICHMOND, VA 232351989 (Tel: 8046447478)

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Updated Business Mailing Address January 08, 2020

Registered at 8720 STONY POINT PKWY STE 105, RICHMOND, VA 232351989 (Tel: 8046447478)

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NPI Profile Active December 10, 2009

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍

Updated Practice Location December 10, 2009

Registered at 8700 STONY POINT PKWY, SUITE 150, RICHMOND, VA 232351962 (Tel: 8046447478)

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Updated Business Mailing Address December 10, 2009

Registered at 8700 STONY POINT PKWY, SUITE 150, RICHMOND, VA 232351962 (Tel: 8046447478)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated December 10, 2009

Recorded as ALI TABASSIAN, M.D., PH.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 10, 2009

Ophthalmology (License #0101054624 in VA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 05, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1679535538

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: April 05, 2006

Last Update: January 11, 2021

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 105

Richmond, VA 232351989

Phone: 8046447478

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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