Individual provider

David Schlesinger, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Physician Medicare enrolled

David Schlesinger, MD is a Diagnostic Radiology Physician in Washington, DC, registered under NPI 1538344577.

Getting there

The practice address on file is 5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, Washington, DC 20016. We have not yet mapped what surrounds this office — parking, transit, and nearby pharmacies are added as our data collection reaches each location.

5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW, Washington, DC 20016 Open in Google Maps →

Credentials and Medicare

State licence
LicenceStateSpecialty
0101247195 VA Diagnostic Radiology Physician
8356 SD Diagnostic Radiology Physician
25IA12515300 NJ Diagnostic Radiology Physician
MD042060 DC Diagnostic Radiology Physician primary

Licences are recorded in 4 states: VA, SD, NJ, DC. Providers licensed in several states often practise near a state border or deliver telehealth across state lines.

Medicare (PECOS)
Status
Approved
Provider type
Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
PAC ID
9931386158

Enrolled in Medicare 2 times, across 2 states:

StateEnrollment IDProvider type
Texas I20161024000762 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology
New Jersey I20250414001527 Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology

Medicare enrolment is recorded as approved under the provider type Practitioner - Diagnostic Radiology. There are 2 separate enrolment records across 2 states (TX, NJ). Multiple enrolments usually mean the provider bills Medicare from more than one practice location, or has kept an earlier enrolment after moving. Each record carries its own enrolment ID, listed above. Being enrolled means the provider can bill Medicare; it does not tell you whether they are currently accepting new Medicare patients. Call the office to confirm.

Licensed in 4 states

This provider holds licences in 4 states: District of Columbia, New Jersey, South Dakota and Virginia. The practice address on file is in Washington, DC, but a licence in another state usually means they see patients there too — either at a second location or by telehealth. If the address above is far from you, it is worth calling to ask whether they practise closer to where you live.

DC District of Columbia practice address
Licence
MD042060
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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NJ New Jersey
Licence
25IA12515300
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
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SD South Dakota
Licence
8356
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the SD board →
VA Virginia
Licence
0101247195
Specialty
Diagnostic Radiology Physician
Verify with the VA board →

Licence numbers are self-reported to NPPES at registration. They do not confirm a licence is currently active, in good standing, or valid for the specialty shown — only the state board can tell you that, which is why we link to each one.

What Diagnostic Radiology covers

A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease. NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy, code 2085R0202X
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians Radiology Diagnostic Radiology

All registered taxonomy codes

This provider registers 4 taxonomy codes. The primary code is what appears on most claims; the others record additional recognised specialties.

CodeSpecialtyLicenceState
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 0101247195 VA
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 8356 SD
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology 25IA12515300 NJ
2085R0202X Diagnostic Radiology Physician Diagnostic Radiology MD042060 DC primary

The taxonomy records how the provider classifies their own practice. It does not confirm which conditions they currently treat, whether they are accepting new patients, or which insurance they take — call the office for that.

Full NPPES record

An NPI-1 identifies a single person. It stays with the clinician for life, even if they move practice or change state, which is why the address on file can lag behind where they actually work today.

NPI1538344577 valid check digit
Entity typeIndividual (NPI-1)
Enumeration dateJan 9, 2008
Last updatedApr 11, 2025
StatusActive
Sole proprietorNo
GenderMale
CredentialMD
Practice address 5255 LOUGHBORO RD NW
Washington, DC 20016
(202) 537-4545
Fax (202) 537-4505
This record was updated on Apr 11, 2025, which is recent enough that the contact details are likely still accurate.

Number check

1538344577 passes the NPI check digit test The final digit 7 matches the value computed from the first nine digits, so this is a well-formed NPI.
How the check works, step by step

Every NPI carries a Luhn check digit — the same scheme used on credit cards. CMS prefixes the number with 80840 before computing it, which marks it as a US health identifier.

Digit 8 0 8 4 0 1 5 3 8 3 4 4 5 7
Doubled? ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2 ×2
Value 8 0 8 8 0 2 5 6 8 6 4 8 5 5

Sum = 73 · next multiple of 10 = 80 · check digit = 7 · actual last digit = 7

A valid check digit only means the number is well-formed. It does not mean the provider is licensed, active, or in good standing — those are separate questions answered by the sections above.

Common questions

What is NPI number 1538344577?
NPI 1538344577 is the National Provider Identifier assigned to David Schlesinger, MD in Washington, DC. It is a 10-digit number issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and used on claims, referrals, and prescriptions to identify the provider.
What does Diagnostic Radiology cover?
A radiologist who utilizes x-ray, radionuclides, ultrasound and electromagnetic radiation to diagnose and treat disease.
How do I contact David Schlesinger, MD?
The phone number on file with NPPES is (202) 537-4545, last updated Apr 11, 2025. Because NPPES is only updated when a provider files a change, call ahead to confirm the number and the current practice address before visiting.
Does David Schlesinger, MD accept Medicare?
This NPI has an approved Medicare enrolment in PECOS, which means the provider is enrolled to bill Medicare. Enrolment does not guarantee they are accepting new Medicare patients — verify directly with the office.
Is NPI 1538344577 a valid number?
Yes. 1538344577 passes the Luhn check digit validation that CMS uses for NPI numbers, and it resolves to an active record in the registry.
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