Richard Culbert, MD
NPI 1881663995 · Ophthalmology Physician · Midland, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Culbert, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Midland, TX (NPI 1881663995).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881663995
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- K5879 (TX)
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
4,286 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 | 1,324 | $92 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 1,289 | $40 |
| Injection of Drug Into Eye67028 | 860 | $112 |
| Compounded Drug, Not Otherwise ClassifiedJ7999 | 393 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 173 | $128 |
| Exam of Retinal Blood Vessels Using a Special Camera After Injection of a Dye92235 | 81 | $160 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | 106 | 80 |
| Timolol Maleate | 79 | 28 |
| Ofloxacin | 74 | 70 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 47 | 19 |
| Latanoprost | 46 | 11 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 40 | 14 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 20 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$533 across 18 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
- 2006-03-14
- Last updated
- 2017-02-10
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Culbert's NPI number?
- Richard Culbert's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881663995, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Culbert's specialty?
- Richard Culbert is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Culbert located?
- Richard Culbert's practice location on file with NPPES is 10100 Loop 40 West, Midland, TX 79706.
- What is Richard Culbert's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Culbert is (432) 617-0181.
- Does Richard Culbert accept Medicare?
- Richard Culbert is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Culbert's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Culbert's NPI (1881663995) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-02-10.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.