Physician Profile
Richard J. Hairston, MD
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- 148 13Th St Sw, Largo, FL 33770
About Dr. Hairston
Richard J. Hairston, MD is a healthcare provider in Largo, FL specializing in ophthalmology. Richard trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. Richard is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 41,780 services to 3,350 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, established patient complete exam of visual system, and imaging of retina. This provider record is associated with NPI 1871591065.
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
- (727) 581-8706
- Email not available
Practice Locations
148 13TH ST SW
Largo, FL 33770
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
41,780 services · 3,350 patients · 17 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
895 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
18 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of membrane of retina | Procedure | 67041 |
14 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures | Imaging | 76512 |
106 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,681 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,602 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Extended exam of the back part of the eye with optic nerve drawing | Treatment | 92202 |
685 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
272 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
140 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
140 | As often as other 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 2
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 — 26 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Largo 3
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1989 at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 7
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Hairston specialize in?
Dr. Hairston is an eye doctor in Largo, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Hairston located?
Dr. Hairston is listed at 148 13Th St Sw, Largo, FL 33770. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Hairston's phone number?
The number on file is (727) 581-8706. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Hairston?
Dr. Hairston's National Provider Identifier is 1871591065. 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. Hairston go to medical school?
Dr. Hairston attended Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Hairston have?
Dr. Hairston has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Hairston do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Hairston performs procedures including injection of drug into eye, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of membrane of retina; reads or performs imaging such as 2d ultrasound scan of eye tissue and structures; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Hairston's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Hairston. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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