Richard Francis, MD
NPI 1518169663 · Ophthalmology Physician · Charleston, WV
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Francis, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Charleston, WV (NPI 1518169663).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518169663
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 390200000X (WV)
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
19 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
1,026 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 | 379 | $126 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 181 | $36 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 148 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 63 | $90 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 60 | $35 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 270 | 66 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 119 | 40 |
| Travoprost | 54 | 13 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 48 | 30 |
| Timolol Maleate | 38 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 32 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 29 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$15 across 1 record (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
- 2007-06-01
- Last updated
- 2009-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Francis's NPI number?
- Richard Francis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518169663, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Francis's specialty?
- Richard Francis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Francis located?
- Richard Francis's practice location on file with NPPES is 1306 Kanawha Blvd E, Charleston, WV 25301-3001.
- What is Richard Francis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Francis is (304) 353-0304.
- Does Richard Francis accept Medicare?
- Richard Francis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Francis's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Francis's NPI (1518169663) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.