Richard Williams, O.D.
NPI 1851489744 · Optometrist · Birmingham, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Williams, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Birmingham, AL (NPI 1851489744).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1851489744
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- S-B24-TA-696 (AL)
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
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
215 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 80 | $81 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 56 | $114 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 34 | $31 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 30 | $36 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 15 | $33 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $31–$114 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 175 | 38 |
| Azelastine Hcl | 64 | 26 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 45 | 21 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 27 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 25 | — |
| Timolol Maleate | 25 | — |
| Cyclosporine | 23 | — |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$37 across 2 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
- 2006-10-10
- Last updated
- 2020-03-16
- Certified
- 2020-03-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Williams's NPI number?
- Richard Williams's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851489744, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Williams's specialty?
- Richard Williams is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Richard Williams located?
- Richard Williams's practice location on file with NPPES is 3439 Colonnade Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35243-9346.
- What is Richard Williams's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Williams is (205) 967-2020.
- Does Richard Williams accept Medicare?
- Richard Williams is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Williams's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Williams's NPI (1851489744) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.