Richard Tamesis, MD
NPI 1740231422 · Ophthalmology Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Tamesis, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1740231422).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740231422
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C51345 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 253 | 136 |
| Timolol Maleate | 107 | 66 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 97 | 47 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 85 | 40 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 43 | 35 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 37 | 29 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 25 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$486 across 4 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
- 2006-05-15
- Last updated
- 2023-12-12
- Certified
- 2023-12-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Tamesis's NPI number?
- Richard Tamesis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740231422, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Tamesis's specialty?
- Richard Tamesis is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Tamesis located?
- Richard Tamesis's practice location on file with NPPES is 7300 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720-2942.
- What is Richard Tamesis's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Tamesis is (559) 448-4311.
- Does Richard Tamesis accept Medicare?
- Richard Tamesis is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Tamesis's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Tamesis's NPI (1740231422) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-12-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.