Dr. Richard Imes, MD

  • Oakland, CA
  • Ophthalmologist
NPI1053483354PAC ID1254493547
Medicare services, 2022
64
Part D claims, 2021
89
Publications
21
MIPS score, 2024
95
Hospital affiliations
1
Practice address
1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602
Practice phone
Call (510) 437-4800
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Primary practice

Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital

Hospital · Oakland, California

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Dr. Richard Imes is an ophthalmologist in Oakland, California

Dr. Imes practices at Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, part of Alameda County.

Dr. Imes' NPI, 1053483354, was assigned on November 14, 2006. Dr. Imes graduated from UNMC in 1971. Dr. Imes holds California license G38145.

NPI and contact details
Medicare PAC ID
1254493547
NPI enumeration date
November 14, 2006
NPI status
Active
Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes
Practice phone
(510) 437-4800
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Sex
Male
Estimated age
81
Medical school graduation
1971

Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)

Dr. Richard Imes practices at Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, California

Dr. Imes' primary practice is Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital, at 1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602 in Alameda County. The practice phone is (510) 437-4800.

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Dr. Richard Imes is affiliated with 2 sites of care and 1 medical group

Dr. Imes' primary practice is Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, part of Alameda County. The medical group on file is Alameda Health System. Dmand AI also links Dr. Imes to 1 more community health center, named with a free account. Dr. Imes' employer is on file too: a hospital.

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Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. Richard Imes' practice

Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Imes practices, 2 sites in all. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.

EHR by site
SiteEHR vendor and product
Alameda Health System - Highland HospitalAvailable with a free account
+1 more affiliated siteAvailable with a free account

Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data

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Dr. Richard Imes is one of 2,621 ophthalmologists in California

Ophthalmology is Dr. Imes' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Imes is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dmand AI has Dr. Imes' licenses on file in 2 states: California and Minnesota.

Specialties and state licenses

  • Ophthalmology, CaliforniaPrimaryLicense G38145 · 1978 to 2026 · taxonomy 207W00000X
  • Minnesota license1972 to 1983

Clinical focus

Dmand AI lists cataract, dry eye, glaucoma, inflammation of iris and vision problems among the conditions Dr. Imes treats.

Ophthalmologists near Dr. Imes

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Dr. Richard Imes billed Medicare for 64 services in 2022

CMS data shows 64 Medicare services from Dr. Imes across 3 procedure codes in 2022. Medicare paid $4,712 for them. Every service was in a facility, such as a hospital, rather than an office.

Medicare services, 202264
Paid by Medicare$4,712
Procedure codes3

Dr. Imes' Medicare services by type, 2021 to 2022

  • 2021
  • 2022
Tests and treatments
2021: 1482022: 3874%
Office and hospital visits
2021: 282022: 267%

Dr. Imes compared with the California median for ophthalmologists, 2022

  • Dr. Imes
  • California median
Medicare services
64vs 1,07994% below
Part D claims
89vs 61886% below

Medians across 2,568 ophthalmologists in California with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.

Dr. Imes' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2022

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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks

Dr. Richard Imes' patients have a median age of 57

Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Imes' median patient age at 57, with 41% women.

Dr. Imes' patients across all payers

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Patient panel by age, all payers

Median age 57

Patient panel by sex, all payers

  • Women41%
  • Men58%

Source: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data

Dr. Richard Imes wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims in 2021

In 2021, Dr. Imes wrote 89 Medicare Part D claims. They cover 4 drugs, with $2,922 in total drug cost. In 2020, CMS named 527 claims across 9 drugs.

Part D claims, 202189
Drugs named by CMS4
Total drug cost$2,922

Dr. Imes' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2021

CMS names a drug when it has 11 or more claims. Share is of the claims for drugs CMS names.

Part D claims for drugs CMS names, 2020 to 2021

  • 2020
  • 2021
Claims for drugs CMS names
2020: 5272021: 8983%

Drugs named by CMS: 4 in 2021, 9 in 2020.

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Source: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026

Dr. Richard Imes scored 95 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024

CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 95 out of 100 for Dr. Imes for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group. Dr. Imes accepts Medicare assignment, so Medicare's approved amount is taken as full payment.

Accepts Medicare assignment
Yes

Dr. Imes' MIPS scores, performance year 2024

  • 95of 100Final score
  • 86.9of 100Quality
  • 100of 100Promoting Interoperability
  • 40of 100Improvement Activities
  • 73of 100Cost

Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.

Sources: Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS); and Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026

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Dr. Richard Imes has 21 publications on record

Dmand AI links 21 papers to Dr. Imes in 2020. The most frequent topics are Cranial Nerve Neoplasms, Neurofibromatosis 1 and Optic Chiasm. Dr. Imes has published most often in Am J Ophthalmol. Dr. Imes' most frequent co-authors are Jerome A. Barakos, MD, Emmett T. Cunningham, MD, MPH, PhD and Sarah Elizabeth Goglin, MD.

Papers21

Topics Dr. Imes writes about most

  • Cranial Nerve Neoplasms
  • Neurofibromatosis 1
  • Optic Chiasm
  • Vision Disorders
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Fluorescein Angiography
  • Glioma
  • Tomography, X-Ray Computed

Dr. Imes' most frequent co-authors

Recent publications by Dr. Imes

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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage

Dr. Richard Imes received $561 in industry payments from 2016 to 2019

CMS Open Payments shows 6 general payments to Dr. Imes from 4 drug and device companies from 2016 to 2019. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $206.

General payments to Dr. Imes by program year, 2016 to 2019

Companies that paid Dr. Imes the most, 2016 to 2019

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Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026

Dr. Richard Imes has 1 award and honors on record

Dmand AI lists 1 award for Dr. Imes.

Awards and honors for Dr. Imes

  1. Undated
    • AAO Fellow

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard Imes graduated from UNMC

Dr. Imes graduated from UNMC in 1971. Dr. Imes is a member of AAO.

  1. Medical schoolUNMC
  2. Board certified in ophthalmologyAmerican Board of Ophthalmology

Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data

Dr. Richard Imes accepts plans from 12 insurance carriers

Dr. Imes is in network with 12 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

  • Elevance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
  • United Healthcare
  • HCSC
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Regence Health Plans
  • Aetna
  • Alliant Health Plans
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Plan types Dr. Imes accepts, by number of carriers

  1. Medicare7
  2. PPO7
  3. HMO6
  4. POS3
  5. EPO2
  6. Medicaid1

Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data

Sources for Dr. Richard Imes's profile data

Sources for the data on this page
Data on this pageSource
NPI, name, sex, specialty and licensesNPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Practice locations and phoneDmand AI Affiliation Data
Primary practice, affiliations and health systemDmand AI Affiliation DataDmand AI Org Hierarchy Data
Medicare services and procedure codesMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
State medians for the same specialtyDmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panelDmand AI Patient Panel Data
Part D prescribingMedicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentilesDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Publications, topics and co-authorsPubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage
Industry paymentsOpen Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab)
Awards and committee rolesDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Training, board certification and membershipsDmand AI Professional Profile Data
Insurance carriers and plan typesDmand AI Insurance Network Data
EHR at each practice siteDmand AI Technology Install Data
Similar physiciansDmand AI Affiliation Data

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What is Dr. Richard Imes' NPI number?

Dr. Richard Imes' NPI number is 1053483354. It was assigned on November 14, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.

What kind of doctor is Dr. Richard Imes?

Dr. Richard Imes is an ophthalmologist in Oakland, California. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).

Where does Dr. Richard Imes practice?

Dr. Imes practices at 1411 East 31st Street, Oakland, CA 94602. Dr. Imes' primary practice is Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, California, part of Alameda County. Dmand AI also links Dr. Imes to 1 community health center.

What is Dr. Richard Imes' office phone number?

The practice phone on file for Dr. Imes is (510) 437-4800.

What is Dr. Richard Imes' medical license number?

Dr. Imes holds California license G38145, one of the licenses on file in 2 states.

Which states has Dr. Richard Imes been licensed in?

Dmand AI has state licenses on file for Dr. Imes in California (1978 to 2026) and Minnesota (1972 to 1983).

Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Imes affiliated with?

Dr. Imes practices at Alameda Health System - Highland Hospital in Oakland, California.

What medical group is Dr. Richard Imes part of?

Dr. Imes is linked to Alameda Health System.

Does Dr. Richard Imes accept Medicare?

Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Imes billed Medicare for 64 services in 2022, and Dr. Imes accepts Medicare assignment.

What is Dr. Richard Imes' MIPS score?

Dr. Imes' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 95 out of 100, reported as part of a group.

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Is Dr. Richard Imes board certified?

Yes. Dr. Imes is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

What services does Dr. Richard Imes bill to Medicare?

In 2022, Dr. Imes' most billed Medicare services were office visit, new patient (99205), eye exam or test (92083) and eye exam or test (92133).

Where did Dr. Richard Imes go to medical school?

Dr. Imes graduated from UNMC in 1971.

What drugs does Dr. Richard Imes prescribe most?

In 2021 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Imes' most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol and Brimonidine Tartrate.

Has Dr. Richard Imes received payments from drug or device companies?

CMS Open Payments shows $561 in general payments to Dr. Imes from 4 companies from 2016 to 2019. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.

How long has Dr. Richard Imes been practicing?

Dr. Imes graduated from medical school in 1971, 55 years ago.

Does Dr. Richard Imes do research?

Dmand AI links 21 publications to Dr. Imes.

Who does Dr. Richard Imes publish with?

Dr. Imes' most frequent co-authors are Jerome A. Barakos, MD (1 shared paper), Emmett T. Cunningham, MD, MPH, PhD (1 shared paper) and Sarah Elizabeth Goglin, MD (1 shared paper).

What insurance does Dr. Richard Imes accept?

Dr. Imes is in network with 12 carriers, including Elevance, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan and United Healthcare. Medicare plans come from the most carriers, 7. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.

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