Richard Briggs, M.D.
NPI 1699740712 · Ophthalmology Physician · Austin, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Briggs, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Austin, TX (NPI 1699740712).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699740712
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- G4856 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
56 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 25 | $89 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 19 | $127 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 12 | $139 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $89–$139 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 67 | 26 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 33 | 26 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 24 | 21 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 21 | 13 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 19 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 19 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 15 | — |
| Ofloxacin | 15 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-02-22
- Last updated
- 2017-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Briggs's NPI number?
- Richard Briggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699740712, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Briggs's specialty?
- Richard Briggs is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Briggs located?
- Richard Briggs's practice location on file with NPPES is 1524 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 78704-8931.
- What is Richard Briggs's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Briggs is (512) 444-2015.
- Does Richard Briggs accept Medicare?
- Richard Briggs is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Briggs's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Briggs's NPI (1699740712) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.