Physician Profile
Richard S. Hamilton, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Hamilton
Richard S. Hamilton, M.D. is an ophthalmology — retina specialist practicing in Lakeland, FL. Richard trained at Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1997. Richard is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 43,068 services to 2,158 patients. The services billed most often include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg, and injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg.
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
- (863) 345-4350
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1910 LAKELAND HILLS BLVD
Lakeland, FL 33805
5233 US 27 S Ste 2
Sebring, FL 33870
410 1st St S
Winter Haven, FL 33880
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
43,068 services · 2,158 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection of drug into eye | Procedure | 67028 |
1,091 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina | Procedure | 67145 |
12 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
1,700 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye | Treatment | 92235 |
47 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | Drug given | J2777 |
34,140 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept hd, 1 mg | Drug given | J0177 |
1,928 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | Drug given | J2781 |
1,875 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | Drug given | J0178 |
426 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist |
| Compounded drug, not otherwise classified | Drug given | J7999 |
61 | Less 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 |
1,079 | More 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.
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.
Trained at Harvard Medical School 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1997 at Harvard Medical School 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Injection of drug into eye 8
Providers in FL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Richard S. Hamilton specialize in?
Richard S. Hamilton is an eye doctor in Lakeland, FL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology — Retina Specialist”.
NPI registry
Where is Richard S. Hamilton located?
Richard S. Hamilton is listed at 1910 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Richard S. Hamilton's phone number?
The number on file is (863) 345-4350. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard S. Hamilton?
Richard S. Hamilton's National Provider Identifier is 1568412823. 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 Richard S. Hamilton train?
Richard S. Hamilton attended Harvard Medical School, graduating in 1997. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Richard S. Hamilton have?
Richard S. Hamilton has 29 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1997, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Richard S. Hamilton do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard S. Hamilton performs procedures including injection of drug into eye and photocoagulation treatment to prevent detachment of retina; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard S. Hamilton's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Richard S. Hamilton. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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