Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Briggs, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Austin, TX

  • NPI 1699740712
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 89.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235
Austin, TX 787048931
(512) 444-2015
fax (512) 444-2010

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
May 2, 2017
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #G4856
Medicaid
TX #127741002

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1699740712. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
88
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$10,155
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 42 26 $91
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 25 23 $127
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 21 21 $151

In context: peer comparison

Among 40 peers in Austin Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 423. This provider delivers 0.2× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
131
Patients
30
Total drug cost
$33,333
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 37 16 $1,266
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 25 0 $876
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 18 0 $873
Erythromycin (Erythromycin Base) Brand 17 14 $199
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 12 0 $23,690
Alphagan P (Brimonidine Tartrate) Brand 11 0 $6,249
Timolol Maleate Generic 11 0 $180

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Richard Briggs's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Briggs practices Ophthalmology Physician in Austin, TX.
Where does Dr. Richard Briggs practice?
Dr. Richard Briggs practices at 1524 S Ih 35, Austin, TX 787048931. Office phone: 5124442015.
What is Dr. Richard Briggs's NPI?
Dr. Richard Briggs's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699740712, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Briggs accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Briggs accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Briggs commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); New patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92004). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.