Physician Profile
Richard H. Wieder, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Wieder
Based in Saint Louis, MO, Richard H. Wieder, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Richard graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1986. According to Medicare claims data, Richard cared for 1,935 Medicare patients across 2,177 services. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, and removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens.
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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
- (314) 273-0020
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5201 MID AMERICA PLZ DEPT OPTHALMOLOGY, STE 2500
Saint Louis, MO 63129
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
2,177 services · 1,935 patients · 11 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
206 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
57 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
843 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
222 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
195 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
141 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
135 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
46 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
178 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
116 | More often than most 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.
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.
Other eye doctors in Saint Louis 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1986 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 7
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 MO who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Dr. Wieder's specialty?
Dr. Wieder is an eye doctor in Saint Louis, MO. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Dr. Wieder?
Dr. Wieder is listed at 5201 Mid America Plz Dept Opthalmology, Ste 2500, Saint Louis, MO 63129. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Dr. Wieder?
The number on file is (314) 273-0020. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Wieder's NPI number?
Dr. Wieder's National Provider Identifier is 1548288186. 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
What is Dr. Wieder's medical education?
Dr. Wieder attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Wieder been practicing?
Dr. Wieder has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Dr. Wieder known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Wieder performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Wieder confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Wieder. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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Provider data sourced from the NPPES NPI Registry and CMS public datasets. Information is provided for reference and is not medical advice.