Shawn Richards, M.D
NPI 1598929796 · Ophthalmology Physician · Moscow, ID
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Shawn Richards, M.D is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Moscow, ID (NPI 1598929796).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1598929796
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 49995 (CO)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
5,911 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,443 | $38 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 1,067 | $120 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 993 | $85 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 871 | $115 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 315 | $59 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 256 | $38 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 761 | 184 |
| Timolol Maleate | 343 | 86 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 336 | 228 |
| Ofloxacin | 258 | 208 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 123 | 38 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 105 | 26 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 93 | 24 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$115 across 5 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
- 2008-07-16
- Last updated
- 2016-12-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Shawn Richards's NPI number?
- Shawn Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1598929796, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Shawn Richards's specialty?
- Shawn Richards is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Shawn Richards located?
- Shawn Richards's practice location on file with NPPES is 2500 W a St, Moscow, ID 83843-6000.
- What is Shawn Richards's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Shawn Richards is (208) 882-4662.
- Does Shawn Richards accept Medicare?
- Shawn Richards is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Shawn Richards's NPI active?
- Yes — Shawn Richards's NPI (1598929796) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-12-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.