Dr Andrew Hammer, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Washington, DC

Dr Andrew Hammer, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Washington, District Of Columbia. He went to University Of Maryland School Of Medicine and graduated in 2005 and has 19 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Visionary Ophthalmology Llc and his current practice location is Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f, Washington, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 782-6965.

Dr Andrew Hammer is licensed to practice in Virginia (license number 0101241582) 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 1720281181.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Hammer, MD
Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f,
Washington, DC 20307-0001
(202) 782-6965
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Hammer
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience19 Years
LocationWalter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Washington, District Of Columbia
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:
  • Dr Andrew Hammer attended and graduated from University Of Maryland School Of Medicine in 2005
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1720281181
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/06/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/20/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0941447684
  • Enrollment ID: I20180122002199

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Hammer such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1720281181NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 0101241582 (Virginia)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Visionary Ophthalmology Llc458779568714

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Entity NameVisionary Ophthalmology Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952595084
PECOS PAC ID: 4587795687
Enrollment ID: O20100707000311

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Hammer, MD
8560 2nd Ave Apt 811,
Silver Spring, MD 20910-6308

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Dr Andrew Hammer, MD
Walter Reed Army Medical Ctr, Eye Clinic, 1f,
Washington, DC 20307-0001

Ph: (202) 782-6965

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