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- 573 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449
About Dr. Richardson
Dennis R. Richardson, O.D. is an optometrist practicing in Pismo Beach, CA. According to Medicare claims data, Dennis cared for 602 Medicare patients across 722 services. The services billed most often include photography of content of eyes, established patient complete exam of visual system, and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This provider record is associated with NPI 1588931398.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (805) 773-4700
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
573 FIVE CITIES DR
Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Contact lens issues
- Contact Lens Intolerance
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
- Corneal Neovascularization
- Eye Sunburn
Eye conditions
- Broken Blood Vessel in Eye
Eye discomfort
- Burning Eyes
- Discharge from Eye
- Red Eyes
Eye diseases
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
- Retinal Tear Symptoms
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
- Iritis
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
- Eye Allergies
- Eye Pain
- Watery Eyes
Eye surface issues
- Yellow Bump on Eye
Eyelid conditions
- Blepharitis
- Drooping eyelid
- Eye Twitching
- Stye
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
- Unequal Pupil Sizes
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Contact lens fitting
- Dry eye treatment
- Eye exam
- Glasses prescription
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
- Autologous Serum Eye Drops Fitting
- IPL for Dry Eye
- LipiFlow Treatment
- Meibomian Gland Expression
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
- Eyelid Deep Cleaning
Eyelid treatments
General exams
- School Vision Screening Follow-Up
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Placement
- Tear Duct Plugs
Specialty lenses
- Ortho-K
- RGP Contact Lens Fitting
- Scleral Lens Fitting
Surgical evaluations
- Cataract Evaluation
- Corneal Cross-Linking Evaluation
- LASIK Consultation
- PRK Evaluation
Tear duct procedures
- Flushing of Tear Ducts
Therapy
- Sports Vision Training
- Vision Therapy
Urgent care
- Emergency Eye Care
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Vision correction
- Myopia Management
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
722 services · 602 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
223 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
170 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
136 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
83 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
70 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
40 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other optometrists at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Other optometrists in Pismo Beach 3
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Photography of content of eyes 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dennis R. Richardson specialize in?
Dennis R. Richardson is an optometrist in Pismo Beach, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Dennis R. Richardson located?
Dennis R. Richardson is listed at 573 Five Cities Dr, Pismo Beach, CA 93449. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dennis R. Richardson's phone number?
The number on file is (805) 773-4700. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dennis R. Richardson's NPI number?
Dennis R. Richardson's National Provider Identifier is 1588931398. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
How long has Dennis R. Richardson been practicing?
Dennis R. Richardson has 15+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2011. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What does Dennis R. Richardson do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dennis R. Richardson provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and established patient complete exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dennis R. Richardson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dennis R. Richardson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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