Ripon La Roche, MD
NPI 1952962359 · Optometrist · Farmville, VA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ripon La Roche, MD is a Optometrist provider in Farmville, VA (NPI 1952962359).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1952962359
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 0618002794 (VA)
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
6 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
1,871 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 | 891 | $128 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 207 | $91 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 172 | $36 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 112 | $64 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 108 | $108 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 106 | $151 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 348 | 107 |
| Timolol Maleate | 148 | 49 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 111 | 37 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 106 | 32 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 53 | 20 |
| Levobunolol Hcl | 44 | 16 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 30 |
| Acyclovir | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$50 across 3 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
- 2019-06-26
- Last updated
- 2019-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ripon La Roche's NPI number?
- Ripon La Roche's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1952962359, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ripon La Roche's specialty?
- Ripon La Roche is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Ripon La Roche located?
- Ripon La Roche's practice location on file with NPPES is 1511 W 3rd St, Farmville, VA 23901-2649.
- What is Ripon La Roche's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ripon La Roche is (434) 392-9555.
- Does Ripon La Roche accept Medicare?
- Ripon La Roche is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ripon La Roche's NPI active?
- Yes — Ripon La Roche's NPI (1952962359) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.