Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. James Heltzer, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Bethesda, MD

  • NPI 1336171248
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 83.7 / 100 · 2023
  • 31 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
6430 Rockledge Dr, 270
Bethesda, MD 208171805
(301) 493-9600
fax (301) 493-9235

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 16, 2009
Year of graduation
1995 — 31 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Maryland #D0056040

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1336171248. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
5,085
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$596,737
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 1,385 1,073 $147
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 644 619 $42
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 602 580 $74
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 413 326 $105
92134 Imaging of retina 394 370 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 318 274 $143
92145 Measurement of corneal pressure 304 270 $14
92250 Photography of the retina 270 268 $43
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 238 144 $53
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 200 129 $536

In context: peer comparison

Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 271. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$703
Transactions
22
Manufacturers
10
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Glaukos Corporation 4 $224.09
ABBVIE INC. 8 $164.54
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc. 2 $147.04
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $47.14
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. 1 $27.69
Oyster Point Pharma, Inc. 1 $25.71
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC. 1 $18.90
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc. 1 $18.65
Thea Pharma Inc. 1 $15.12
Sight Sciences, Inc. 1 $14.20

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$693
Travel and Lodging
$10

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,982
Patients
786
Total drug cost
$377,911
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 537 189 $12,599
Timolol Maleate Generic 280 108 $4,709
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 275 99 $10,521
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 166 63 $10,062
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 90 35 $60,985
Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) Brand 77 56 $2,300
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 72 22 $37,878
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 70 27 $104,709
Rocklatan (Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprost) Brand 68 26 $57,454
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 67 43 $3,211

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. James Heltzer's medical specialty?
Dr. James Heltzer practices Ophthalmology Physician in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Dr. James Heltzer practice?
Dr. James Heltzer practices at 6430 Rockledge Dr, Bethesda, MD 208171805. Office phone: 3014939600.
What is Dr. James Heltzer's NPI?
Dr. James Heltzer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1336171248, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. James Heltzer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. James Heltzer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. James Heltzer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.