Richard Chin, O.D.
NPI 1053864488 · Optometrist · Millinocket, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Chin, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Millinocket, ME (NPI 1053864488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1053864488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 5202 (MA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
9 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
564 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 | 191 | $120 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 79 | $85 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 65 | $117 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 65 | $156 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 52 | $58 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 45 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 63 | 24 |
| Timolol Maleate | 35 | 11 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 28 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 26 | 17 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 23 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 16 | 13 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 14 | 13 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$392 across 19 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
- 2016-08-02
- Last updated
- 2017-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Chin's NPI number?
- Richard Chin's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1053864488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Chin's specialty?
- Richard Chin is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Chin located?
- Richard Chin's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Summer St, Millinocket, ME 04462-1400.
- What is Richard Chin's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Chin is (207) 528-2285.
- Does Richard Chin accept Medicare?
- Richard Chin is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Chin's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Chin's NPI (1053864488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.