Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Silver Spring, MD

Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Silver Spring, Maryland. He went to University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine and graduated in 2002 and has 22 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice The Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc and his current practice location is 8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, Retina Group Of Washington, Silver Spring, Maryland. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (301) 495-2357.

Aziz Alexander Khanifar is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number D71222) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1053327445.

Contact Information

Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD
8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, Retina Group Of Washington,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3836
(301) 495-2357
(301) 495-2359



Physician's Profile

Full NameAziz Alexander Khanifar
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience22 Years
Location8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, Silver Spring, Maryland
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Aziz Alexander Khanifar attended and graduated from University Of Southern California Keck School Of Medicine in 2002
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1053327445
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/31/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/09/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850396722
  • Enrollment ID: I20110304000249

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Aziz Alexander Khanifar such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1053327445NPI-NPPES
1053327445MedicaidVA
513401300MedicaidMD
054078300MedicaidDC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD038882 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist MD038882 (District Of Columbia)Secondary
207W00000XOphthalmology D71222 (Maryland)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 0101239747 (Virginia)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist D71222 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc529470269267

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Entity NameChildrens Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1912939703
PECOS PAC ID: 0244143170
Enrollment ID: O20031107000130

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Entity NameWashington National Eye Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1437175684
PECOS PAC ID: 2264424043
Enrollment ID: O20040401000267

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Entity NameThe Retina Group Of Washington, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225001654
PECOS PAC ID: 5294702692
Enrollment ID: O20040915000226

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Aziz Alexander Khanifar is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD
7501 Greenway Center Dr # 300, Retina Group Of Washington,
Greenbelt, MD 20770-3514

Ph: (301) 441-4577
Aziz Alexander Khanifar, MD
8630 Fenton St Ste 1104, Retina Group Of Washington,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3836

Ph: (301) 495-2357

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Silver Spring, MD

Arusha Gupta, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St, Suite 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-1220    
Dr. Beth Alexandra Schwartz, M.D
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10101 Colesville Rd, Silver Spring, MD 20901
Phone: 301-754-0101    Fax: 301-754-0103
Dr. William D O'donnell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 2101 Medical Park Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone: 301-681-6600    Fax: 301-681-3799
Dr. Thomas Yau, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St, Suite 514, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-587-1220    Fax: 301-587-1269
Dr. Aisha Macedo, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2101 Medical Park Dr Ste 101, Silver Spring, MD 20902
Phone: 301-681-6600    
Julie G Gutmark, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8630 Fenton St, Suite 130, Silver Spring, MD 20910
Phone: 301-588-1177    Fax: 301-589-5245

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