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- 3802 Erwin Road, Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710
About Dr. Richard
Michael J. Richard, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Durham, NC specializing in ophthalmology. Michael trained at Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. Medicare claims data shows Michael provided 11,407 services to 1,074 patients. The services billed most often include injection, onabotulinumtoxina, 1 unit, injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg, and photography of content of eyes. This provider record is associated with NPI 1669434197.
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
- (919) 684-4224
- Email not available
Practice Locations
3802 ERWIN ROAD DUKE EYE CENTER
Durham, NC 27710
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
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
11,407 services · 1,074 patients · 21 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Probing of nasal tear duct | Procedure | 68840 |
122 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face | Procedure | 64612 |
82 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of tendon of upper eyelid | Procedure | 67904 |
35 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
32 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of brow paralysis | Procedure | 67900 |
27 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Correction of widely-opened upper eyelid | Procedure | 67911 |
23 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
22 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Probing of nasal tear duct with insertion of tube or stent | Procedure | 68815 |
18 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Plastic repair of tear duct | Procedure | 68700 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
16 | More often than most 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.
Other eye doctors in Durham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2001 at Boston University School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Probing of nasal tear duct 8
Providers in NC who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Michael J. Richard?
Michael J. Richard is an eye doctor in Durham, NC. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Michael J. Richard's address?
Michael J. Richard is listed at 3802 Erwin Road Duke Eye Center, Durham, NC 27710. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Michael J. Richard?
The number on file is (919) 684-4224. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Michael J. Richard?
Michael J. Richard's National Provider Identifier is 1669434197. 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 Michael J. Richard train?
Michael J. Richard attended Boston University School of Medicine, graduating in 2001. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Michael J. Richard have?
Michael J. Richard has 25 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2001, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Michael J. Richard perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Michael J. Richard performs procedures including probing of nasal tear duct, injection of chemical for paralysis of nerve muscles on side of face and repair of tendon of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as photography of content of eyes and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Michael J. Richard's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Michael J. Richard. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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