Richard Spaide, MD
NPI 1730281957 · Ophthalmology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Spaide, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1730281957).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1730281957
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1648161 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 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
6,228 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 | 1,874 | $47 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 1,317 | $105 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 963 | $151 |
| Extended Exam of the Back Part of the Eye With Optic Nerve Drawing92202 | 732 | $18 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 682 | $44 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 401 | $148 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 52 | 20 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 32 | 19 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 22 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 19 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
| Travoprost | 15 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$212,404 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
- 2006-09-01
- Last updated
- 2023-03-20
- Certified
- 2023-03-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Spaide's NPI number?
- Richard Spaide's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1730281957, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Spaide's specialty?
- Richard Spaide is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Spaide located?
- Richard Spaide's practice location on file with NPPES is 950 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10022.
- What is Richard Spaide's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Spaide is (212) 861-9797.
- Does Richard Spaide accept Medicare?
- Richard Spaide is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Spaide's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Spaide's NPI (1730281957) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-03-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.