Sidney Gicheru, MD
NPI 1093807703 · Ophthalmology Physician · Irving, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sidney Gicheru, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Irving, TX (NPI 1093807703).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093807703
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- K8626 (TX)
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
443 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 | 144 | $124 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 64 | $39 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 58 | $87 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 54 | $62 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 44 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 40 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 66 | 24 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 63 | 46 |
| Timolol Maleate | 54 | 15 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 36 | 20 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 33 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 27 | 18 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 25 | 15 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$7,971 across 12 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
- 2006-09-29
- Last updated
- 2025-07-16
- Certified
- 2025-07-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sidney Gicheru's NPI number?
- Sidney Gicheru's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093807703, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sidney Gicheru's specialty?
- Sidney Gicheru is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sidney Gicheru located?
- Sidney Gicheru's practice location on file with NPPES is 440 W Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 300, Irving, TX 75063-3841.
- What is Sidney Gicheru's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sidney Gicheru is (214) 574-9600.
- Does Sidney Gicheru accept Medicare?
- Sidney Gicheru is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sidney Gicheru's NPI active?
- Yes — Sidney Gicheru's NPI (1093807703) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.