Dr. David W. Richards, MD
- Medicare services, 2024
- 45
- Medicare patients, 2024
- 39
- Part D claims, 2024
- 243
- Publications
- 8
- MIPS score, 2024
- 92
- Practice address
- 27348 Cashford Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544
- Practice phone
- Call (813) 907-7019
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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Primary practice
New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir)
Eye care practice · Wesley Chapel, Florida
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Dr. David W. Richards is an ophthalmologist in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Dr. Richards practices at New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir) in Wesley Chapel, Florida.
Dr. Richards' NPI, 1154344844, was assigned on July 25, 2006. Dr. Richards graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976. Dr. Richards' Florida license number on file is ME30823.
- NPI
- 1154344844NPI Registry (opens in a new tab)
- NPI enumeration date
- July 25, 2006
- NPI status
- Active
- Practice phone
- (813) 907-7019
- Professional email
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- Personal email
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- Mobile number
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- Sex
- Male
- Estimated age
- 76
- Medical school graduation
- 1976
Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David W. Richards practices at New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir) in Wesley Chapel, Florida
Dr. Richards' primary practice is New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir), at 27348 Cashford Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. The practice phone is (813) 907-7019.
- New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir)27348 Cashford Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544Phone(813) 907-7019
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dr. David W. Richards is affiliated with 1 site of care and 1 medical group
Dr. Richards' primary practice is New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir) in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Richards to 1 medical group, named with a free account.
Sources: Dmand AI Affiliation Data; and Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS)
Dmand AI tracks the EHR system at Dr. David W. Richards' practice
Dmand AI tracks the electronic health record (EHR) system at each site where Dr. Richards practices. Vendor and product names are available with a free account.
| Site | EHR vendor and product |
|---|---|
| New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir) | Available with a free account |
| +1 medical group | Available with a free account |
Source: Dmand AI Technology Install Data
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Dr. David W. Richards is one of 1,398 ophthalmologists in Florida
Ophthalmology is Dr. Richards' primary specialty in the NPI Registry, under taxonomy code 207W00000X. Dr. Richards is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Richards has a license on file in Florida.
Specialties and state licenses
- Ophthalmology, FloridaPrimary
Clinical focus
Dmand AI lists cataract, conjunctivitis, dry eye, eyelid inflammation, glaucoma, glaucoma surgery and vision problems among the conditions Dr. Richards treats.
Ophthalmologists near Dr. Richards
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Sources: NPPES NPI Registry (CMS); Dmand AI Professional Profile Data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David W. Richards billed Medicare for 45 services in 2024
CMS data shows 45 Medicare services from Dr. Richards across 3 procedure codes in 2024, for 39 Medicare patients. Medicare paid $1,113 for them. Every service was in an office.
Dr. Richards' Medicare services by type, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Tests and treatments
- 2023: 7382024: 3096%
- Office and hospital visits
- 2023: 1632024: 1591%
- Imaging
- 2023: 212024: 0100%
Dr. Richards compared with the Florida median for ophthalmologists, 2024
- Dr. Richards
- Florida median
- Medicare services
- 45vs 1,69997% below
- Medicare patients
- 39vs 55793% below
- Part D claims
- 188vs 81877% below
Medians across 1,345 ophthalmologists in Florida with Dmand AI profiles that report each measure.
Dr. Richards' most billed Medicare procedure codes, 2024
CMS publishes codes billed for 11 or more Medicare patients. Each label is the code family; CPT descriptions are licensed by the AMA.
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Sources: Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS), 2024 data; and Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks
Dr. David W. Richards treated 39 Medicare patients in 2024, average age 79
CMS counts 39 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Richards in 2024. The largest group is 75 to 84, with 17 patients. 75% of them have high cholesterol, and 74% have high blood pressure. Their average risk score is 1.30, where 1.00 is the Medicare average.
Across all payers, Dmand AI patient panel data puts Dr. Richards' median patient age at 70, with 60% women.
Dr. Richards' Medicare patients by age, 2024
CMS leaves out age groups with fewer than 11 patients.
Dr. Richards' Medicare patients by sex, 2024
- Women2256%
- Men1744%
Chronic conditions among Dr. Richards' Medicare patients, 2024
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure74%
- Arthritis54%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes33%
- Anxiety28%
- Chronic kidney disease28%
Share of Medicare patients with each condition. A patient can have several.
Dr. Richards' patients across all payers
Dmand AI patient panel data covers Medicare, Medicaid and commercial patients.
Patient panel by age, all payers
Median age 70
Patient panel by sex, all payers
- Women60%
- Men40%
Sources: Dmand AI Patient Panel Data; and Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David W. Richards wrote 243 Medicare Part D claims in 2024
In 2024, Dr. Richards wrote 243 Medicare Part D claims for 118 patients. 62% of them were for generic drugs. CMS names the drug for 188 of them, across 6 drugs with 11 or more claims each, at $18,360 in total drug cost. In 2023, CMS named 465 claims across 12 drugs.
Dr. Richards' Part D claims by kind of drug, 2024
- Generic151 claims62%
- Brand-name92 claims38%
Dr. Richards' most prescribed drugs by claims, 2024
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, 2023 to 2024
- 2023
- 2024
- Claims for drugs CMS names
- 2023: 4652024: 18860%
Drugs named by CMS: 6 in 2024, 12 in 2023.
Sources: Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS), 2024 data, released May 6, 2026; and Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS), 2024 data
Dr. David W. Richards scored 92 out of 100 in Medicare's MIPS program for 2024
CMS publishes a Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) score of 92 out of 100 for Dr. Richards for performance year 2024, reported as part of a group.
Dr. Richards' MIPS scores, performance year 2024
- 92of 100Final score
- 100of 100Quality
- 40of 100Improvement Activities
- 75of 100Cost
Each score is out of 100. The final score weighs the categories CMS scored for this clinician.
Source: Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS), 2024 data, released September 10, 2026
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Dr. David W. Richards has 8 publications on record
Dmand AI links 8 papers to Dr. Richards, published from 2016 to 2020. The most frequent topics are Glaucoma and Intraocular Pressure. Dr. Richards has published most often in J Glaucoma. Dr. Richards' most frequent co-authors are Mitchell D. Drucker, MD, Mont J. Cartwright, MD and Karl T. Clebak, MD.
Dr. Richards' papers by year, 2016 to 2020
Topics Dr. Richards writes about most
- Glaucoma
- Intraocular Pressure
Dr. Richards' most frequent co-authors
- Mitchell D. Drucker, MD2 shared papers
- Mont J. Cartwright, MD1 shared paper
- Karl T. Clebak, MD1 shared paper
Recent publications by Dr. Richards
Am Fam Physician
Ophthalmic Physiol Opt
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Sources: PubMed (National Library of Medicine); and Dmand AI Research Linkage
Dr. David W. Richards received $905 in industry payments from 2018 to 2024
CMS Open Payments shows 27 general payments to Dr. Richards from 10 drug and device companies from 2018 to 2024. Food and beverage make up the largest share, 100% of the total. Allergan Inc. paid the most, $238.
General payments to Dr. Richards by program year, 2018 to 2024
Companies that paid Dr. Richards the most, 2018 to 2024
Share is of all general payments to this clinician.
Source: Open Payments (CMS), 2025 data, released July 7, 2026
Dr. David W. Richards graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine
Dr. Richards graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976.
- Medical school
- Board certified in ophthalmology
Source: Dmand AI Professional Profile Data
Dr. David W. Richards accepts plans from 1 insurance carrier
Dr. Richards is in network with 1 carrier, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
- Excellus BlueCross BlueShield
Plan types Dr. Richards accepts, by number of carriers
- EPO1
- HMO1
- Medicare1
- POS1
- PPO1
Source: Dmand AI Insurance Network Data
Sources for Dr. David W. Richards's profile data
| Data on this page | Source |
|---|---|
| NPI, name, sex, specialty and licenses | NPPES NPI Registry (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Practice locations and phone | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Primary practice, affiliations and health system | Dmand AI Affiliation DataDoctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Medicare services and procedure codes | Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| State medians for the same specialty | Dmand AI Peer Benchmarks |
| Medicare patients and the all-payer patient panel | Dmand AI Patient Panel DataMedicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Part D prescribing | Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider and Drug (CMS) (opens in a new tab)Medicare Part D Prescribers - by Provider (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| MIPS scores, telehealth, assignment and procedure percentiles | Clinician Public Reporting: Overall MIPS Performance (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Publications, topics and co-authors | PubMed (National Library of Medicine) (opens in a new tab)Dmand AI Research Linkage |
| Industry payments | Open Payments (CMS) (opens in a new tab) |
| Training, board certification and memberships | Dmand AI Professional Profile Data |
| Insurance carriers and plan types | Dmand AI Insurance Network Data |
| EHR at each practice site | Dmand AI Technology Install Data |
| Similar physicians | Dmand AI Affiliation Data |
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What is Dr. David W. Richards' NPI number?
Dr. David W. Richards' NPI number is 1154344844. It was assigned on July 25, 2006, and it is active in the NPI Registry.
What kind of doctor is Dr. David W. Richards?
Dr. David W. Richards is an ophthalmologist in Wesley Chapel, Florida. The primary specialty in the NPI Registry is Ophthalmology Physician (taxonomy code 207W00000X).
Where does Dr. David W. Richards practice?
Dr. Richards practices at 27348 Cashford Cir, Wesley Chapel, FL 33544. Dr. Richards' primary practice is New Tampa Eye Institute - Wesley Chapel (27348 Cashford Cir) in Wesley Chapel, Florida. Dmand AI also links Dr. Richards to 1 medical group.
What is Dr. David W. Richards' office phone number?
The practice phone on file for Dr. Richards is (813) 907-7019.
What is Dr. David W. Richards' medical license number?
Dr. Richards' Florida license number on file is ME30823.
Does Dr. David W. Richards accept Medicare?
Yes. CMS data shows Dr. Richards billed Medicare for 45 services in 2024.
What is Dr. David W. Richards' MIPS score?
Dr. Richards' MIPS final score for performance year 2024 is 92 out of 100, reported as part of a group.
How many Medicare patients does Dr. David W. Richards see?
CMS counts 39 Medicare patients who saw Dr. Richards in 2024, with an average age of 79.
Is Dr. David W. Richards board certified?
Yes. Dr. Richards is board certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
What services does Dr. David W. Richards bill to Medicare?
In 2024, Dr. Richards' most billed Medicare services were eye exam or test (92012), office visit, established patient (99214) and eye exam or test (92083).
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Where did Dr. David W. Richards go to medical school?
Dr. Richards graduated from University of Miami, Miller School of Medicine in 1976.
What drugs does Dr. David W. Richards prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Richards' most prescribed drugs by claims were Latanoprost, Dorzolamide-Timolol and Timolol Maleate.
Has Dr. David W. Richards received payments from drug or device companies?
CMS Open Payments shows $905 in general payments to Dr. Richards from 10 companies from 2018 to 2024. The largest total came from Allergan Inc.
How long has Dr. David W. Richards been practicing?
Dr. Richards graduated from medical school in 1976, 50 years ago.
Does Dr. David W. Richards do research?
Dmand AI links 8 publications to Dr. Richards, published from 2016 to 2020.
Who does Dr. David W. Richards publish with?
Dr. Richards' most frequent co-authors are Mitchell D. Drucker, MD (2 shared papers), Mont J. Cartwright, MD (1 shared paper) and Karl T. Clebak, MD (1 shared paper).
What insurance does Dr. David W. Richards accept?
Dr. Richards is in network with 1 carrier, including Excellus BlueCross BlueShield. EPO plans come from the most carriers, 1. Check the plan with the practice before a visit.
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