Physician Profile
Listed in the NPI registry as an ophthalmology — retina specialist, Richard M. Feist, MD practices in Birmingham, AL. Richard graduated from University of Alabama School of Medicine in 2014. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 2,227 Medicare patients across 12,860 services. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, and injection, aflibercept, 1 mg.
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700 18TH ST S STE 707
Birmingham, AL 35233
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.
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
12,860 services · 2,227 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
909 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
17 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
2,088 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
21 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function targeting multiple separate locations | Treatment | 92274 |
14 | Too few peers to compare |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
7,140 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
1,116 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg | Drug given | J9035 |
386 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
795 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
172 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
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 — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Dr. Feist is listed at 700 18Th St S Ste 707, Birmingham, AL 35233. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (205) 918-0047. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
Dr. Feist's National Provider Identifier is 1508285636. 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
Dr. Feist attended University of Alabama School of Medicine, graduating in 2014. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Dr. Feist has 12 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2014, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Feist performs procedures including injection of drug into eye; 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
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