Physician Profile
Richard M. Feist, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Feist
Richard M. Feist, MD practices ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL. Richard is a 1986 graduate of University of Alabama School of Medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,821 Medicare patients across 17,768 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection of drug into eye.
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
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
- (205) 329-7100
- Email not available
Practice Locations
700 18TH ST S SUITE 707
Birmingham, AL 35233
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
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
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
17,768 services · 1,821 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
546 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina | Procedure | 67036 |
21 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina | Procedure | 67108 |
17 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
16 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
37 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,533 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
89 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
13,800 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
326 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
237 | 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 8
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Related specialists at this location 8
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
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.
More connections — 31 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Birmingham 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Alabama School of Medicine 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in AL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Feist?
Dr. Feist is an eye doctor in Birmingham, AL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Feist's address?
Dr. Feist is listed at 700 18Th St S Suite 707, Birmingham, AL 35233. 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. Feist?
The number on file is (205) 329-7100. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Feist's NPI number?
Dr. Feist's National Provider Identifier is 1114903556. 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. Feist train?
Dr. Feist attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Feist been practicing?
Dr. Feist has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Feist perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Feist performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of eye fluid between lens and retina and repair of detached retina with drainage and removal of eye fluid between lens and retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as imaging of retina 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. Feist confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Feist. 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.