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Dr. Saba E Ayalew, OD

Individual provider Optometrist · NPI 1912081514

Dr. Saba E Ayalew, OD is an Optometrist in Washington, District of Columbia. Licensed in District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia. Registered with an NPI since 2006.

Licensed in
DC, MD, VA
In the registry since
2006
Specialties on file
3
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

2000 Penn Ave NW Metropolitan Optical
Washington, DC 20006 Not confirmed with CMS for 19 years — call before visiting
Phone: (202) 659-6555
Fax: (202) 659-2134
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Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OP562 (DC)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OP562 (VA)
Optometrist Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence OP562 (MD)

Record details

NPI number1912081514
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedOctober 24, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJuly 8, 2007

Payments from drug and device companies, 2025

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Food and Beverage $938 29 payments · a meal or drink at a meeting or visit, not a fee

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