Richard Urso, M.D.
NPI 1154316255 · Ophthalmology Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Urso, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1154316255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1154316255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- H6671 (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
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
1,223 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 | 517 | $124 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 285 | $40 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 69 | $36 |
| Photography of Content of Eyes92285 | 66 | $23 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 53 | $89 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 44 | $146 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 437 | 155 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 215 | 142 |
| Timolol Maleate | 200 | 77 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 169 | 61 |
| Hydroxychloroquine Sulfate | 150 | 48 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 137 | 98 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 124 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$451 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
- 2005-09-14
- Last updated
- 2021-03-22
- Certified
- 2021-03-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Urso's NPI number?
- Richard Urso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1154316255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Urso's specialty?
- Richard Urso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Urso located?
- Richard Urso's practice location on file with NPPES is 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025-1635.
- What is Richard Urso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Urso is (713) 668-6828.
- Does Richard Urso accept Medicare?
- Richard Urso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Urso's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Urso's NPI (1154316255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.