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- 8601 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082
About Dr. Kareha
Richard E. Kareha, OD is an optometrist based in Upper Darby, PA. Richard is a 1980 graduate of Pennsylvania College of Optometry. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 295 services to 187 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness, and exam of visual field with limited testing. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699870907.
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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
- (610) 446-4442
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
8601 WEST CHESTER PIKE
Upper Darby, PA 19082
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Optometry 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
Contact lens issues
Cornea conditions
Corneal issues
Eye conditions
Eye discomfort
Eye diseases
Eye infections
Eye inflammation
Eye injuries
Eye irritation
Eye surface issues
Eyelid conditions
Eyelid issues
Pediatric eye conditions
Pupil issues
Tear duct issues
Vision changes
- Blurry Vision
- Color Blindness
- Distorted Vision
- Double Vision
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
- Eye Strain
- Farsightedness
- Halos Around Lights
- Light Sensitivity
- Night Blindness
- Posterior vitreous detachment
- Tunnel Vision
- Visual Migraines
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Contact lens exams
- Bifocal or Multifocal Contact Lens Fitting
- Contact Lens Training
- Plano (Non-Prescription) Colored Contact Lens Exam
- Toric Contact Lens Fitting
Dry eye treatments
Examinations
- Comprehensive medical eye examination
- Diabetic Eye Exam
- DMV Vision Test
- Low Vision Assessment
- Pediatric Eye Exam
Eyelid care
Eyelid treatments
General exams
Glasses and eyewear
- Blue Light Glasses Consultation
- Eyeglass Frame Adjustment and Repair
- Prescription Sunglasses Consultation
- Prism Eyeglasses Fitting
Imaging & tests
- Color Vision Testing
- Corneal topography
- Coronary optical coherence tomography
- Eye-pressure measurement
- Pachymetry
- Retinal photography
- Visual Field Test
Imaging and scans
Minor procedures
Specialty lenses
Surgical evaluations
Tear duct procedures
Therapy
Urgent care
Vision correction
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
295 services · 187 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
82 | More than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of visual field with limited testing | Treatment | 92081 |
79 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
21 | As often as other peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
82 | More often than most peers in Optometrist |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Optometrist |
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 optometrists in Upper Darby 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Pennsylvania College of Optometry 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Also performs Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 8
Providers in PA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Kareha?
Dr. Kareha is an optometrist in Upper Darby, PA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Kareha's address?
Dr. Kareha is listed at 8601 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082. 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. Kareha?
The number on file is (610) 446-4442. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Kareha?
Dr. Kareha's National Provider Identifier is 1699870907. 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. Kareha train?
Dr. Kareha attended Pennsylvania College of Optometry, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Kareha have?
Dr. Kareha has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Dr. Kareha perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Kareha performs imaging including ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as exam of visual field with limited testing and exam of the internal drainage system of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Kareha's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Kareha. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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