Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Tamesis, MD

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Fresno, CA

  • NPI 1740231422
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.9 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7300 N Fresno St
Fresno, CA 937202942
(559) 448-4311
Mailing address
5331 N Sequoia Dr
Fresno, CA 937112847

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 12, 2023
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
California #C51345
Medicaid
NE #47078557541

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1740231422. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,365
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$87,922
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 467 358 $92
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 411 369 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 348 324 $66
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes 50 50 $58
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 37 37 $11
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 27 27 $131
92020 Exam of the internal drainage system of eye 25 25 $29

In context: peer comparison

Among 15 peers in Fresno Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 412. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$486
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
4
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Astellas Pharma US INC 1 $131.19
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, INC. 1 $121.84
Genentech USA, INC. 1 $121.83
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. 1 $111.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$486

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
3,662
Patients
980
Total drug cost
$215,031
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 1,491 395 $31,186
Timolol Maleate Generic 568 169 $8,486
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 558 157 $14,721
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 426 108 $6,537
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 189 48 $5,315
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 95 24 $42,738
Travoprost Generic 76 25 $19,622
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 40 14 $11,735
Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) Brand 37 12 $17,415
Brinzolamide Generic 35 12 $10,483

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Tamesis's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Tamesis practices Ophthalmology Physician in Fresno, CA.
Where does Dr. Richard Tamesis practice?
Dr. Richard Tamesis practices at 7300 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 937202942. Office phone: 5594484311.
What is Dr. Richard Tamesis's NPI?
Dr. Richard Tamesis's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740231422, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Tamesis accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Tamesis accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Tamesis commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of optic nerve (HCPCS 92133); Exam of visual field with extended testing (HCPCS 92083). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.