Physician Profile
Richard I. Abrahamson, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Abrahamson
Richard I. Abrahamson, MD practices ophthalmology in Newport, KY. Richard is a 1987 graduate of University of Cincinnati College of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 327 Medicare patients across 491 services.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Source: NPPES NPI Registry
Contact Information
- (859) 781-3110
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1400 GRAND AVE
Newport, KY 41071
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
491 services · 327 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services |
|---|---|---|---|
| Closure of tear duct opening using plug | Procedure | 68761 |
80 |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
22 |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
32 |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
27 |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
14 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
168 |
| Microfluid analysis of tears | Lab test | 83861 |
79 |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
35 |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
34 |
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 ophthalmology specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Trained at University of Cincinnati College 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 1987 at University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 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 KY who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Abrahamson?
Dr. Abrahamson is an ophthalmology in Newport, KY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Abrahamson's address?
Dr. Abrahamson is listed at 1400 Grand Ave, Newport, KY 41071. 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. Abrahamson?
The number on file is (859) 781-3110. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Abrahamson's NPI number?
Dr. Abrahamson's National Provider Identifier is 1598747792. 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. Abrahamson train?
Dr. Abrahamson attended University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, graduating in 1987. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Abrahamson been practicing?
Dr. Abrahamson has 39 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1987, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Abrahamson perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Abrahamson performs procedures including closure of tear duct opening using plug and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with extended testing and imaging of optic nerve, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Abrahamson confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Abrahamson. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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