Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Zhou, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Northport, AL

  • NPI 1134675960
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3519 Watermelon RD
Northport, AL 354735174
(205) 758-0242

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
September 8, 2016
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Alabama #S-D59-TA-A68

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1134675960. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,193
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$60,559
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 1,440 14 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 96 72 $75
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 95 73 $102
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 82 53 $98
92250 Photography of the retina 70 69 $33
92273 Measurement of retinal and optic nerve function 68 68 $113
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 59 21 $99
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 47 47 $116
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 45 40 $53
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 44 39 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Northport Optometrist, average services per provider: 110. This provider delivers 20× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$166
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $120.53
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 2 $45.14

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$166

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,101
Patients
332
Total drug cost
$202,060
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 402 102 $7,039
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 129 37 $4,837
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 84 31 $44,426
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 77 31 $93,040
Azelastine Hcl Generic 72 35 $3,027
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 55 17 $17,718
Timolol Maleate Generic 51 14 $763
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 46 0 $8,384
Travoprost Generic 41 11 $8,312
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 35 12 $888

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Zhou's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Zhou practices Optometrist in Northport, AL.
Where does Dr. Richard Zhou practice?
Dr. Richard Zhou practices at 3519 Watermelon RD, Northport, AL 354735174. Office phone: 2057580242.
What is Dr. Richard Zhou's NPI?
Dr. Richard Zhou's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1134675960, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Zhou accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Zhou accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Zhou commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (HCPCS 66984); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.