Richard Silver, O.D.
NPI 1609851302 · Optometrist · Santa Monica, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Silver, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Santa Monica, CA (NPI 1609851302).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1609851302
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- OPT6805TPA (CA)
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
1,569 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 | 698 | $134 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 480 | $39 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 228 | $94 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 36 | $82 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 34 | $38 |
| Closure of Tear Duct Opening Using Plug68761 | 31 | $157 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 50 | 15 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 43 | 38 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 42 | 17 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 41 | 30 |
| Loteprednol Etabonate | 38 | 26 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 30 | 21 |
| Timolol Maleate | 24 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$206 across 8 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
- 2005-12-14
- Last updated
- 2011-03-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Silver's NPI number?
- Richard Silver's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609851302, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Silver's specialty?
- Richard Silver is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Silver located?
- Richard Silver's practice location on file with NPPES is 2901 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403-4901.
- What is Richard Silver's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Silver is (310) 829-0055.
- Does Richard Silver accept Medicare?
- Richard Silver is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Silver's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Silver's NPI (1609851302) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2011-03-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.