Richard Dotson, MD
NPI 1013019272 · General Practice Physician · Washington, DC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Dotson, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Washington, DC (NPI 1013019272).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1013019272
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD 11766 (DC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
305 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 85 | $132 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 67 | $38 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 67 | $95 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 53 | $72 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 33 | $41 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$132 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 230 | 77 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 57 | 19 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 51 | 17 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 49 | 19 |
| Timolol Maleate | 30 | — |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 29 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 26 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$225 across 10 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-09-01
- Last updated
- 2012-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Dotson's NPI number?
- Richard Dotson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1013019272, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Dotson's specialty?
- Richard Dotson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Dotson located?
- Richard Dotson's practice location on file with NPPES is 1647 Benning Rd Ne, Washington, DC 20002.
- What is Richard Dotson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Dotson is (202) 396-8200.
- Does Richard Dotson accept Medicare?
- Richard Dotson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Dotson's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Dotson's NPI (1013019272) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.