Thomas Metz, Jr., M.D.
NPI 1730224981 · Ophthalmology Physician · Richmond, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Thomas Metz, Jr., M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Richmond, VA (NPI 1730224981).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730224981
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 010271259 (VA)
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
19 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
69 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 29 | $108 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 27 | $88 |
| Exam to Measure Eye Deviation and Range of Motion92060 | 13 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $57–$108 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-02-21
- Last updated
- 2021-03-18
- Certified
- 2021-03-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Thomas Metz, Jr.'s NPI number?
- Thomas Metz, Jr.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730224981, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Thomas Metz, Jr.'s specialty?
- Thomas Metz, Jr. is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Thomas Metz, Jr. located?
- Thomas Metz, Jr.'s practice location on file with NPPES is 8720 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 135, Richmond, VA 23235-0017.
- What is Thomas Metz, Jr.'s phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Thomas Metz, Jr. is (804) 272-8040.
- Does Thomas Metz, Jr. accept Medicare?
- Thomas Metz, Jr. is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Thomas Metz, Jr.'s NPI active?
- Yes — Thomas Metz, Jr.'s NPI (1730224981) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-18.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.