Physician Profile
Homer E. Richer, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Richer
Homer E. Richer, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Brownsville, TX. Medicare claims data shows Homer provided 4,653 services to 1,764 patients. The services billed most often include microfluid analysis of tears, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and photography of content of eyes.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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
- (956) 542-6945
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2955 CENTRAL BLVD
Brownsville, TX 78520
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology 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
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
4,653 services · 1,764 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
530 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing | Procedure | 65778 |
94 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
761 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
695 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
521 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of front third of eye | Treatment | 92132 |
421 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function | Treatment | 92273 |
96 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Evaluation of eye adaptation to light and dark with interpretation and report | Treatment | 92284 |
34 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam involving color vision testing | Treatment | 92283 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
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 eye doctors at this location 1
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 2
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Brownsville 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1978 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Closure of tear duct opening using plug 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Homer E. Richer's specialty?
Homer E. Richer is an eye doctor in Brownsville, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Homer E. Richer?
Homer E. Richer is listed at 2955 Central Blvd, Brownsville, TX 78520. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Homer E. Richer?
The number on file is (956) 542-6945. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Homer E. Richer?
Homer E. Richer's National Provider Identifier is 1922156595. 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
What is Homer E. Richer's education?
Homer E. Richer attended Other, graduating in 1978. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Homer E. Richer have?
Homer E. Richer has 48 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1978, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Homer E. Richer known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Homer E. Richer performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug, placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient problem focused exam of visual system and photography of content of eyes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Homer E. Richer's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Homer E. Richer. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.