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Dr. Sharon Richens, MD
Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · St George, UT
- NPI 1497769368
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 95.2 / 100 · 2023
- 34 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
161 W 200 N, Suite 200
St George, UT 847702728
(435) 652-4040
fax (435) 652-4041
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- June 22, 2020
- Year of graduation
- 1992 — 34 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207W00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Utah #48264031205
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497769368. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
11,174
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$1,078,962
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J2777 |
Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg | 6,600 | 31 | $37 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 624 | 385 | $123 | |
92134 |
Imaging of retina | 547 | 284 | $39 | |
J2781 |
Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg | 510 | 14 | $151 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 462 | 358 | $87 | |
J0178 |
Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg | 328 | 56 | $868 | |
66984 |
Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | 304 | 168 | $515 | |
67028 |
Injection of drug into eye | 295 | 105 | $125 | |
92136 |
Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | 203 | 197 | $45 | |
68761 |
Closure of tear duct opening using plug | 192 | 85 | $108 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in St George Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 246. This provider delivers 45× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$11,204
Transactions
60
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| RxSight INC | 6 | $5,459.08 | |
| Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. | 20 | $4,408.32 | |
| Glaukos Corporation | 7 | $283.97 | |
| Biotissue Holdings INC. | 2 | $231.82 | |
| Alcon Vision LLC | 4 | $182.02 | |
| Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. | 4 | $176.81 | |
| Amgen INC. | 1 | $116.34 | |
| Genentech USA, INC. | 4 | $91.65 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 4 | $88.47 | |
| Astellas Pharma US INC | 3 | $59.16 | |
| Dompe US, INC. | 2 | $46.60 | |
| Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, INC. | 2 | $43.48 | |
| Heidelberg Engineering, INC. | 1 | $16.08 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
1,095
Patients
654
Total drug cost
$1,130,766
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prednisolone Acetate | Generic | 205 | 164 | $11,274 |
| Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) | Brand | 140 | 49 | $4,270 |
| Vyzulta (Latanoprostene Bunod) | Brand | 105 | 33 | $45,274 |
| Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) | Brand | 80 | 63 | $1,005 |
| Moxifloxacin (Moxifloxacin Hcl) | Brand | 76 | 68 | $2,015 |
| Gatifloxacin | Generic | 75 | 63 | $3,679 |
| Latanoprost | Generic | 71 | 25 | $1,113 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 65 | 42 | $2,085 |
| Restasis (Cyclosporine) | Brand | 59 | 33 | $71,258 |
| Bromfenac Sodium | Generic | 56 | 46 | $6,660 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Sharon Richens's medical specialty?
Dr. Sharon Richens practices Ophthalmology Physician in St George, UT.
Where does Dr. Sharon Richens practice?
Dr. Sharon Richens practices at 161 W 200 N, St George, UT 847702728. Office phone: 4356524040.
What is Dr. Sharon Richens's NPI?
Dr. Sharon Richens's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497769368, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Sharon Richens accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Sharon Richens accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Sharon Richens commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (HCPCS J2777); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.