Richard Zhou, O.D.
NPI 1134675960 · Optometrist · Northport, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Zhou, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Northport, AL (NPI 1134675960).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1134675960
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S-D59-TA-A68 (AL)
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
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
553 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 74 | $32 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 73 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 67 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 60 | $75 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 47 | $99 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 45 | $52 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 429 | 113 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 145 | 39 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 100 | 46 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 78 | 19 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 72 | 28 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 72 | 20 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 51 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$166 across 3 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
- 2016-08-31
- Last updated
- 2016-09-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Zhou's NPI number?
- Richard Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134675960, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Zhou's specialty?
- Richard Zhou is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Zhou located?
- Richard Zhou's practice location on file with NPPES is 3519 Watermelon Rd, Northport, AL 35473-5174.
- What is Richard Zhou's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Zhou is (205) 758-0242.
- Does Richard Zhou accept Medicare?
- Richard Zhou is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Zhou's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Zhou's NPI (1134675960) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-09-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.