Richard Ayuso, OD
NPI 1508800178 · Optometrist · Jacksonville, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Ayuso, OD is a Optometrist provider in Jacksonville, NC (NPI 1508800178).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508800178
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1487 (NC)
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
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
1,753 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 528 | $87 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 262 | $121 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 224 | $35 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 200 | $19 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 177 | $17 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 93 | $120 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 19 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 154 | 35 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 125 | 58 |
| Timolol Maleate | 73 | 18 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 65 | 53 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 40 | 17 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 39 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 31 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$305 across 6 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
- 2006-06-15
- Last updated
- 2011-06-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Ayuso's NPI number?
- Richard Ayuso's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508800178, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Ayuso's specialty?
- Richard Ayuso is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Ayuso located?
- Richard Ayuso's practice location on file with NPPES is 315a Western Blvd, Jacksonville, NC 28546-6338.
- What is Richard Ayuso's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Ayuso is (910) 353-1011.
- Does Richard Ayuso accept Medicare?
- Richard Ayuso is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Ayuso's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Ayuso's NPI (1508800178) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-06-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.