Dr. Richard M. Chavis, MD

  • Bethesda, MD
  • Ophthalmologist
NPI1285654905
Part D claims, 2024
46
Publications
13
Industry payments
$255
State licenses
6
Year NPI issued
2006
Practice address
6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1805
Practice phone
Call (301) 493-9600
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Dr. Richard M. Chavis is an ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland

Dr. Chavis practices in Bethesda, Maryland.

Dr. Chavis' NPI, 1285654905, was assigned on July 19, 2006. Dr. Chavis graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1971. Dr. Chavis' Maryland license number on file is D0019000.

NPI and contact details
NPI enumeration date
July 19, 2006
NPI status
Active
Practice phone
(301) 493-9600
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Medical school graduation
1971

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard M. Chavis' practice address is in Bethesda, Maryland

Dr. Chavis' practice address in the NPI Registry is 6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1805. The practice phone is (301) 493-9600.

  • NPI Registry address
    6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1805Phone(301) 493-9600

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); and Dmand AI Practice Data

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Dr. Richard M. Chavis is one of 471 ophthalmologists in Maryland

Ophthalmology is Dr. Chavis' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Chavis is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Chavis' licenses on file in 6 states: Maryland, California, Florida, District of Columbia, Virginia and Connecticut.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Ophthalmology, MarylandPrimaryLicense D0019000 · 1976 to 2014 · taxonomy 207W00000X
  • California licenseSince 1975
  • Florida license2009 to 2027
  • District of Columbia license1976 to 2004
  • Virginia license1976 to 2000
  • Connecticut license1972 to 1983

Ophthalmologists near Dr. Chavis

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Dr. Richard M. Chavis wrote 46 Medicare Part D claims in 2024

In 2024, Dr. Chavis wrote 46 Medicare Part D claims. 85% of them were for generic drugs.

Part D claims, 202446

Dr. Chavis' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024

  • Generic39 claims85%
  • Brand-name and other7 claims15%

Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data

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Dr. Richard M. Chavis has 13 publications on record

Dmand AI links 13 papers to Dr. Chavis. The most frequent topics are Tomography, X-Ray Computed, Orbital Neoplasms and Biopsy. Dr. Chavis has published most often in J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus.

Papers13

Topics Dr. Chavis writes about most

  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed
  • Orbital Neoplasms
  • Biopsy
  • Rabbits
  • Epinephrine
  • Exophthalmos
  • Eye Neoplasms
  • Fluorescein Angiography

Recent publications by Dr. Chavis

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Dr. Richard M. Chavis received $255 in industry payments from 2018 to 2020

CMS Open Payments shows 2 general payments to Dr. Chavis from 2 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2020. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $132.

General payments to Dr. Chavis by program year, 2018 to 2020

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Richard M. Chavis graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine

Dr. Chavis graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1971.

  1. Medical schoolUniversity of Missouri School of Medicine
  2. Board certified in ophthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Sources for Dr. Richard M. Chavis's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Practice Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
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What is Dr. Richard M. Chavis' NPI number?

Dr. Richard M. Chavis' NPI number is 1285654905. It was assigned on July 19, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Richard M. Chavis?

Dr. Richard M. Chavis is an ophthalmologist in Bethesda, Maryland. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).

Where does Dr. Richard M. Chavis practice?

Dr. Chavis practices at 6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 20817-1805.

What is Dr. Richard M. Chavis' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Chavis is (301) 493-9600.

What is Dr. Richard M. Chavis' medical license number?

Dr. Chavis' Maryland license number on file is D0019000, one of the licenses on file in 6 states.

Which states has Dr. Richard M. Chavis been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Chavis in Maryland (1976 to 2014), California (since 1975), Florida (2009 to 2027), District of Columbia (1976 to 2004), Virginia (1976 to 2000) and Connecticut (1972 to 1983).

Is Dr. Richard M. Chavis board certified?

Yes. Dr. Chavis is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Where did Dr. Richard M. Chavis go to medical school?

Dr. Chavis graduated from University of Missouri School of Medicine in 1971.

Has Dr. Richard M. Chavis received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $255 in general payments to Dr. Chavis from 2 companies from 2018 to 2020. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.

How long has Dr. Richard M. Chavis been practicing?

Dr. Chavis graduated from medical school in 1971, 55 years ago.

Does Dr. Richard M. Chavis do research?

Dmand AI links 13 publications to Dr. Chavis.

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