Stephen Richardson, O.D.
NPI 1801895438 · Optometrist · Cookeville, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Stephen Richardson, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Cookeville, TN (NPI 1801895438).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1801895438
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- ODT-1155 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
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
1,329 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 | 343 | $115 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 330 | $37 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 314 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 175 | $83 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 47 | $57 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 38 | $137 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 65 | 17 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 51 | 45 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 23 | — |
| Travoprost | 18 | — |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 14 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 13 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$312 across 7 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
- 2005-07-15
- Last updated
- 2023-04-05
- Certified
- 2023-04-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Stephen Richardson's NPI number?
- Stephen Richardson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1801895438, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Stephen Richardson's specialty?
- Stephen Richardson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Stephen Richardson located?
- Stephen Richardson's practice location on file with NPPES is 430 Neal St, Cookeville, TN 38501-0916.
- What is Stephen Richardson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Stephen Richardson is (931) 528-6411.
- Does Stephen Richardson accept Medicare?
- Stephen Richardson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Stephen Richardson's NPI active?
- Yes — Stephen Richardson's NPI (1801895438) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.