Richard Avila, O.D.
NPI 1043292295 · Optometrist · Corpus Christi, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Avila, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Corpus Christi, TX (NPI 1043292295).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1043292295
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- License
- 05221TG (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
524 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 Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 133 | $119 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 121 | $83 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 70 | $141 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 44 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 44 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 30 | $54 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 1,407 | 438 |
| Timolol Maleate | 269 | 91 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 251 | 82 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 245 | 80 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 140 | 64 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 92 | 49 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 72 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$177 across 5 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
- 2005-11-15
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Avila's NPI number?
- Richard Avila's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1043292295, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Avila's specialty?
- Richard Avila is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Avila located?
- Richard Avila's practice location on file with NPPES is 5402 S Staples St, Corpus Christi, TX 78411-4656.
- What is Richard Avila's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Avila is (361) 992-9400.
- Does Richard Avila accept Medicare?
- Richard Avila is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Avila's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Avila's NPI (1043292295) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.