Nikisha Richards, M.D.
NPI 1508178419 · Ophthalmology Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nikisha Richards, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1508178419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508178419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0101258351 (VA)
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
15 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
382 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 | 98 | $72 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 49 | $122 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 39 | $90 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 32 | $48 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 30 | $93 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 24 | $124 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$10,310 across 14 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
- 2010-07-08
- Last updated
- 2015-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nikisha Richards's NPI number?
- Nikisha Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508178419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nikisha Richards's specialty?
- Nikisha Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nikisha Richards located?
- Nikisha Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298-5051.
- What is Nikisha Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nikisha Richards is (804) 828-8643.
- Does Nikisha Richards accept Medicare?
- Nikisha Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nikisha Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Nikisha Richards's NPI (1508178419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.