Richard France, MD
NPI 1720427008 · Ophthalmology Physician · Portland, ME
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard France, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Portland, ME (NPI 1720427008).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720427008
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD22272 (ME)
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
13 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
8,278 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 6,710 | $23 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 355 | $37 |
| Complex Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66982 | 338 | $47 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 286 | $88 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 179 | $39 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 825 | 662 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 820 | 681 |
| Difluprednate | 50 | 17 |
| Valacyclovir Hclbrand: Valacyclovir | 37 | 12 |
| Diazepam | 34 | 23 |
| Timolol Maleate | 26 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 25 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$877 across 19 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
- 2013-06-19
- Last updated
- 2021-12-17
- Certified
- 2021-12-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard France's NPI number?
- Richard France's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720427008, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard France's specialty?
- Richard France is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard France located?
- Richard France's practice location on file with NPPES is 53 Sewall St, Portland, ME 04102-2625.
- What is Richard France's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard France is (207) 773-6058.
- Does Richard France accept Medicare?
- Richard France is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard France's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard France's NPI (1720427008) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-12-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.