Richard D Zorowitz, M.D.

Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

Richard D Zorowitz is a Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation specialist based in Washington, DC with over 41 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(202) 877-1765Washington, DC
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Richard D Zorowitz, M.D. practices as part of a group physical medicine & rehabilitation specialist practice in Washington, DC. He graduated from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1985 and has 41+ years of clinical experience. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and stroke (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 80.18/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Uses generic medications more than 86% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia
  • Federal MIPS score higher than 45% of MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 10 Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation providers in DCSee all Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation in Washington41+ years experienceNPI since 2006

Older · 4119dNPPES updated 2015-02-11 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at DC Board of Medicine

Contact & Location

Practice Location

102 Irving St Nw, Washington, DC 20010-2921

Fax: (202) 829-2632
CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor has an average quality score compared to other doctors in District of Columbia, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.

MIPS Score

2023

80.18/100

District of Columbia avg: 80.6 · US avg: 83.6

Lower than most doctors nationally(-3.4 pts)

Average range among MIPS-scored doctors in District of Columbia

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Opioid Rx

↓ Lower = better

12.29%

District of Columbia avg: 3.8 · US avg: 5.1

Lower than most doctors nationally(+7.2 pts)

12.29% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

93.8%

District of Columbia avg: 80.4 · US avg: 82.8

Higher than most doctors nationally(+11 pts)

Better than 86% of reporting doctors in District of Columbia

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

184

Unique beneficiaries

Standard volume

Prescription Recipients

79

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

757

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $103k

Percentile rankings compared against 449 reporting peers in District of Columbia.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Stroke / TIA.

Hypertension
70%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%
High Cholesterol
Lower than avg (-7%)63%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here

Stroke / TIA
Higher than avg (+32%)45%

Disrupted blood supply to the brain, requiring urgent medical attention

US avg: 13.4%

↑ More patients than average (+32%) — a focus area for this doctor

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-9%)40%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-9%) — less common here

Mood Disorders
36%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

Anxiety Disorders
Lower than avg (-4%)30%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here

Depression
Lower than avg (-3%)29%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-3%) — less common here

Diabetes
Lower than avg (-8%)26%

A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels

US avg: 34.5%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-8%) — less common here

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.

Industry Payment Transparency

$23.6k received from industry

22 transactions reported in 2024 ·High tier

View on CMS Open Payments →

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 Richard D Zorowitz's NPI.

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Background & Specialty

Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 1985

    Tulane University School of Medicine

  2. 41 years in practice

    Senior practitioner

Physical Medicine & RehabilitationAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Physical medicine and rehabilitation, also referred to as rehabilitation medicine, is the medical specialty concerned with diagnosing, evaluating, and treating patients with physical disabilities. These disabilities may arise from conditions affecting the musculoskeletal system such as neck and back pain, sports injuries, or other painful conditions affecting the limbs, such as carpal tunnel syndrome. Alternatively, the disabilities may result from neurological trauma or disease such as spinal cord injury, head injury or stroke. A physician certified in physical medicine and rehabilitation is often called a physiatrist. The primary goal of the physiatrist is to achieve maximal restoration of physical, psychological, social and vocational function through comprehensive rehabilitation. Pain management is often an important part of the role of the physiatrist. For diagnosis and evaluation, a physiatrist may include the techniques of electromyography to supplement the standard history, physical, x-ray and laboratory examinations. The physiatrist has expertise in the appropriate use of therapeutic exercise, prosthetics (artificial limbs), orthotics and mechanical and electrical devices.

Taxonomy: 208100000X

Education & Training

Tulane University School of Medicine (Class of 1985)

Practice Footprint

Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals

CMS Certification Number: 500129

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Virtual Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Care With Richard D Zorowitz

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Richard D Zorowitz for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Washington 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 Richard D Zorowitz

Dr. Zorowitz is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Washington, DC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (202) 877-1765.

Verified across 6 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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