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Edit this profileWhere to find Lauren L. Richards, OD
- Fredericksburg location main office
927 Maple Grove Dr Ste 209, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 - Midlothian location
2385 Colony Crossing Pl, Midlothian, VA 23112 - Norfolk location
6161 Kempsville Cir Ste 130, Norfolk, VA 23502 - Hampton location
1613 Hardy Cash Dr, Hampton, VA 23666 - Williamsburg location
5215 Monticello Ave Ste A, Williamsburg, VA 23188
About Dr. Richards
Listed in the NPI registry as an optometrist, Lauren L. Richards, OD practices in Fredericksburg, VA. According to Medicare claims data, Lauren cared for 1,791 Medicare patients across 2,019 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1295014256 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
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
- (540) 208-5827
- Email not available
Practice Locations
927 MAPLE GROVE DR STE 209
Fredericksburg, VA 22407
2385 Colony Crossing Pl
Midlothian, VA 23112
6161 Kempsville Cir Ste 130
Norfolk, VA 23502
1613 Hardy Cash Dr
Hampton, VA 23666
5215 Monticello Ave Ste A
Williamsburg, VA 23188
18460 Crossroad Pkwy
Culpeper, VA 22701
2801 Boulevard Ste C
Colonial Heights, VA 23834
315 Furr St
South Hill, VA 23970
2010 Bremo Rd Ste 128
Richmond, VA 23226
109 Wimbledon Sq Ste E
Chesapeake, VA 23320
611 Della St
Tappahannock, VA 22560
7347 Bell Creek Rd Ste 200
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
4917 Richmond Tappahannock Hwy Ste 1A
Aylett, VA 23009
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
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
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 exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
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
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
2,019 services · 1,791 patients · 8 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
225 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
216 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
158 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
802 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
492 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
73 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
13 | Less 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 32 related providers in 4 groups
Other optometrists in Fredericksburg 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2011 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of optic nerve 8
Providers in VA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Richards?
Dr. Richards is an optometrist in Fredericksburg, VA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Richards's address?
Dr. Richards is listed at 927 Maple Grove Dr Ste 209, Fredericksburg, VA 22407. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Richards?
The number on file is (540) 208-5827. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Richards's NPI number?
Dr. Richards's National Provider Identifier is 1295014256. 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
Where did Dr. Richards train?
Dr. Richards attended Other, graduating in 2011. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Richards been practicing?
Dr. Richards has 15 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2011, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Richards perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Richards provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and photography of the retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Richards confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Richards. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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