Richard Erdey, MD
NPI 1740253897 · Ophthalmology Physician · Columbus, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Erdey, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Columbus, OH (NPI 1740253897).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740253897
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35062480 (OH)
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
20 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
2,627 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 476 | $121 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 421 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 232 | $127 |
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 192 | $39 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 190 | $516 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 183 | $61 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 22 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 429 | 125 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 205 | 111 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 185 | 60 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 135 | 37 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 75 | 45 |
| Timolol Maleate | 69 | 19 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 53 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$207 across 10 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
- 2006-02-09
- Last updated
- 2022-02-16
- Certified
- 2022-02-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Erdey's NPI number?
- Richard Erdey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740253897, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Erdey's specialty?
- Richard Erdey is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Erdey located?
- Richard Erdey's practice location on file with NPPES is 50 Mcnaughten Rd, Columbus, OH 43213-2120.
- What is Richard Erdey's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Erdey is (614) 863-3937.
- Does Richard Erdey accept Medicare?
- Richard Erdey is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Erdey's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Erdey's NPI (1740253897) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-02-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.