Richard Burns, M.D.
NPI 1902856818 · Specialist · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Burns, M.D. is a Specialist provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1902856818).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1902856818
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- G45246 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service 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
1,071 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Measurement of Corneal Curvature and Depth of Eye92136 | 309 | $44 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 271 | $513 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 98 | $127 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 89 | $171 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 81 | $184 |
| Removal of Recurring Cataract in Lens Capsule Using a Laser66821 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ofloxacin | 762 | 488 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 607 | 388 |
| Difluprednate | 396 | 257 |
| Nepafenacbrand: Ilevro | 308 | 190 |
| Moxifloxacin Hclbrand: Moxifloxacin | 190 | 113 |
| Bromfenac Sodiumbrand: Prolensa | 144 | 95 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | 68 | 49 |
| Latanoprost |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$758 across 27 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
- 2006-05-11
- Last updated
- 2014-10-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Burns's NPI number?
- Richard Burns's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1902856818, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Burns's specialty?
- Richard Burns is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Richard Burns located?
- Richard Burns's practice location on file with NPPES is 3969 4th Ave, San Diego, CA 92103-3165.
- What is Richard Burns's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Burns is (858) 345-1809.
- Does Richard Burns accept Medicare?
- Richard Burns is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Burns's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Burns's NPI (1902856818) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-10-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.