Physician Profile
Richard G. Urso, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Urso
Richard G. Urso, M.D. is a healthcare provider in Houston, TX specializing in ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Richard provided 1,223 services to 1,126 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, imaging of retina, and imaging of optic nerve.
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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
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Contact Information
- (713) 668-6828
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2855 GRAMERCY ST
Houston, TX 77025
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
1,223 services · 1,126 patients · 16 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of eyelashes using forceps | Procedure | 67820 |
32 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
26 | |
| Removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid | Procedure | 15823 |
17 | |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
14 | |
| Removal of growth of eyelid | Procedure | 67840 |
13 | |
| Repair of wound of eyelids, nose, ears, or lips by transferring skin, 10.0 sq cm or less | Procedure | 14060 |
11 | |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
517 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
285 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
69 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of content of eyes | Treatment | 92285 |
66 | 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 — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Other eye doctors in Houston 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Removal of eyelashes using forceps 8
Providers in TX who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Richard G. Urso's specialty?
Richard G. Urso is an eye doctor in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Richard G. Urso?
Richard G. Urso is listed at 2855 Gramercy St, Houston, TX 77025. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Richard G. Urso?
The number on file is (713) 668-6828. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Richard G. Urso?
Richard G. Urso's National Provider Identifier is 1154316255. 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
How much experience does Richard G. Urso have?
Richard G. Urso has 21+ years experience. Registered with an NPI since 2005. National Provider Identifiers only began in 2005, so a provider who qualified earlier may have practiced for longer than this.
NPI registry
What is Richard G. Urso known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Richard G. Urso performs procedures including removal of eyelashes using forceps, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of excessive skin and fat of upper eyelid; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and imaging of retina, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Richard G. Urso's profile verified?
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