Deidra Evans Woods, MD
Deidra Evans Woods is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Chevy Chase, MD with over 31 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Deidra Evans Woods, MD has been part of the Chevy Chase medical community since 2005 in group practice. Trained at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (class of 1995), she has been practicing for over 31 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 42% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Uses generic medications more than 84% of reporting doctors in Maryland
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 475dNPPES updated 2025-02-03 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Maryland Board of Physicians
Contact & Location
Practice Location
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.95%
Maryland avg: 4.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.1 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Maryland0.95% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better93.9%
Maryland avg: 83.4 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+11.1 pts)
Better than 84% of reporting doctors in MarylandHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
306
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
246
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
2,219
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $113k
Percentile rankings compared against 2,391 reporting peers in Maryland.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here
Weakened bones that are more prone to fractures, common in older adults
US avg: 18.1%↑ More patients than average (+8%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$563 received from industry
17 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Deidra Evans Woods's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 1995
University of North Carolina School of Medicine
Board certified · Feb 2, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
31 years in practice
Senior practitioner
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Education & Training
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine (Class of 1995)
Mailing address
5709 Harwick Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816-2049
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 500026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Deidra Evans Woods
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Deidra Evans Woods for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Chevy Chase required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Deidra Evans Woods
Dr. Woods is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Chevy Chase, MD. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (301) 656-9170.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
5530 Wisconsin Ave Ste 1400, Chevy Chase, MD 20815-4404
Mailing Address
5709 Harwick Rd, Bethesda, MD 20816-2049
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