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Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1987)

2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 230
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-7100

Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD is affiliated with EYE DOCTORS OF WASHINGTON PC.

Office Locations

2 Wisconsin Circle Suite 230
Chevy Chase, MD 20815

(301) 215-7100

(240) 482-3070

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8230 Boone Boulevard Suite 125
Vienna, VA 22182

(703) 883-0222

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

tear osmolarity test

By Affordability:

eyelid surgery

In 2013, among providers in related specialties within Maryland, Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD performed more tear osmolarity test procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and she also had a list price for eyelid surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2013 were eye procedures, plastic surgery procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	18
eye procedures	748
plastic surgery procedures	29
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	119
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	256
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	170
From 75 to 84	113
85 and over	57
Less than 65	11

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2013

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2013 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	18
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2014 were eye procedures, lab tests, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

excision	20
eye procedures	673
lab tests	155
plastic surgery procedures	34
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	25
Hispanic	23
Asian	14
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	155
From 75 to 84	103
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2014

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2014 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2015 were eye procedures, lab tests and plastic surgery procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	808
lab tests	301
plastic surgery procedures	46

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	450

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	526
Black	72
Hispanic	40
Asian	30
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	20
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2016 were eye procedures, lab tests, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	181
excision	16
eye procedures	703
lab tests	208
plastic surgery procedures	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	128
Female	248

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	279
Black	27
Hispanic	19
Asian	33
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	211
From 75 to 84	107
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	48
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	20
Dementia	6
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2017 were eye procedures, lab tests, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	394
excision	19
eye procedures	550
lab tests	169
plastic surgery procedures	49
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	19

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	153
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	37
Hispanic	19
Asian	36
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	139
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	9
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	17
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2018 were eye procedures, lab tests, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	336
excision	25
eye procedures	696
lab tests	391
plastic surgery procedures	58
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	25

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	174
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	327
Black	39
Hispanic	20
Asian	29
Other	28
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	227
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	19
Dementia	5
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2019 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	60
excision	14
eye procedures	169
lab tests	130
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	49
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	11
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2019 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	49
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	20
Dementia	0
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2020 were eye procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	86
eye procedures	182
lab tests	110

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	42
Female	99

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	104
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	81
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2020 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	21
Dementia	0
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2021 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	274
excision	22
eye procedures	305
lab tests	276
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	81
Female	158

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	168
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	143
From 75 to 84	70
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2021 were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	45
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2022 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	343
excision	28
eye procedures	418
lab tests	391
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	114
Female	236

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	250
Black	34
Hispanic	14
Asian	21
Other	31
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	183
From 75 to 84	130
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2022 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and diabetes.

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	16
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	11
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	4
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD during 2023 were eye procedures, lab tests, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and excision.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	151
excision	24
eye procedures	779
lab tests	421
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	137
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	47
Hispanic	14
Asian	20
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	193
From 75 to 84	155
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated during 2023 were high cholesterol, hypertension, osteoperosis and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	19
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	13
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	7
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	18
Dementia	3
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chevy Chase, MD were eye procedures, lab tests, plastic surgery procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

doctor visit	228
excision	20
eye procedures	548
lab tests	255
plastic surgery procedures	45
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD.

**Gender**
Female	230
Male	121

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	33
Asian / Pacific Islander	20
Non-Hispanic White	258
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	18

**Age**
75 to 84	114
85 and over	5
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	186

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD From 2013 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	20
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	13
Heart Failure	6
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	19
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	4
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in 1987. She has a state license in Maryland.

Medical School: George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences (1987)

Licensed In: Maryland

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

EYE DOCTORS OF WASHINGTON PC

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Mary Catherine Fischer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$759 RESTASIS $360	KYBELLA $60	LASTACAFT $11	$328
Abbott Laboratories	$526 Optics $331	Healon Viscoelastics $156	Non-Covered $24	$17
Rapid Pathogen Screening, Inc.	$294 InflammaDry Device $294
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$214 ULTRA $82	LOTEMAX GEL $77	ISTALOL $24	BESIVANCE $15	$17
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Inc.	$208 CEQUA $189	XELPROS $20
Other	$1,319 XIIDRA $227	TearLab Osmolarity System $118	scanning laser ophthalmoscope $118	LUCENTIS $115	TYRVAYA $103	Other $639

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,320

Biography

Dr. Mary Fischer's medical specialty is ophthalmology (eye disease). She graduated from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

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