Sharon Richens, MD
NPI 1497769368 · Ophthalmology Physician · St George, UT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Sharon Richens, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in St George, UT (NPI 1497769368).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497769368
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 48264031205 (UT)
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
4,132 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 | 720 | $126 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 590 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 494 | $89 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 372 | $135 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 250 | $521 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 231 | $112 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 21 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 236 | 116 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 180 | 143 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 142 | 50 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 137 | 119 |
| Latanoprostene Bunodbrand: Vyzulta | 122 | 38 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 78 | 60 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 65 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$11,204 across 60 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
- 2006-07-28
- Last updated
- 2020-06-22
- Certified
- 2020-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Sharon Richens's NPI number?
- Sharon Richens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497769368, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Sharon Richens's specialty?
- Sharon Richens is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Sharon Richens located?
- Sharon Richens's practice location on file with NPPES is 161 W 200 N, St George, UT 84770-2728.
- What is Sharon Richens's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Sharon Richens is (435) 652-4040.
- Does Sharon Richens accept Medicare?
- Sharon Richens is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Sharon Richens's NPI active?
- Yes — Sharon Richens's NPI (1497769368) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.