Richard Jones, MD
NPI 1538186044 · Ophthalmology Physician · Sacramento, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Jones, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Sacramento, CA (NPI 1538186044).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538186044
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- A43646 (CA)
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
2,068 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 | 633 | $123 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 401 | $96 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 241 | $531 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 241 | $45 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 124 | $174 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 104 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 686 | 151 |
| Timolol Maleate | 288 | 86 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 172 | 116 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 133 | 89 |
| Cyclosporine | 95 | 28 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 90 | 21 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 83 | 20 |
| Cyclosporine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,473 across 40 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
- 2006-07-17
- Last updated
- 2008-03-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Jones's NPI number?
- Richard Jones's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538186044, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Jones's specialty?
- Richard Jones is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Jones located?
- Richard Jones's practice location on file with NPPES is 4925 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.
- What is Richard Jones's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Jones is (916) 452-8105.
- Does Richard Jones accept Medicare?
- Richard Jones is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Jones's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Jones's NPI (1538186044) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-03-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.