Physician Profile
Richard N. Mendoza, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Mendoza
Based in Fresno, CA, Richard N. Mendoza, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 3,186 services to 2,671 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. NPI 1992724991 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (559) 486-5000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1360 E HERNDON AVENUE SUITE 301
Fresno, CA 93720
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
3,186 services · 2,671 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
310 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
97 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye | Procedure | 66988 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,074 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
898 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
347 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
171 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
110 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
93 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
49 | 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 4
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 — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Fresno 5
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1980 at Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in CA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Dr. Mendoza?
Dr. Mendoza is an eye doctor in Fresno, CA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Mendoza's address?
Dr. Mendoza is listed at 1360 E Herndon Avenue Suite 301, Fresno, CA 93720. 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. Mendoza?
The number on file is (559) 486-5000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Mendoza?
Dr. Mendoza's National Provider Identifier is 1992724991. 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. Mendoza train?
Dr. Mendoza attended Un of California, Irvine, College of Medicine, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Mendoza have?
Dr. Mendoza 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. Mendoza perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Mendoza performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and laser treatment to decrease fluid production in eye; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Mendoza's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Mendoza. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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