Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Baxter, O.D.

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Tumwater, WA

  • NPI 1174570451
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 43 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5164 Capitol Blvd Se
Tumwater, WA 985014442
(360) 357-3410
fax (360) 357-5652
Mailing address
210 Pinehurst Drive Sw
Tumwater, WA 985015237

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 5, 2024
Year of graduation
1983 — 43 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Washington #1530 TX

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1174570451. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,979
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$154,703
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 454 449 $127
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 330 185 $89
92134 Imaging of retina 289 261 $40
92250 Photography of the retina 241 226 $37
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 178 143 $35
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 157 137 $63
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 77 66 $127
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug 60 13 $97
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 60 60 $151
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 43 26 $95

In context: peer comparison

Among 7 peers in Tumwater Optometrist, average services per provider: 87. This provider delivers 23× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$157
Transactions
6
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen INC. 1 $46.10
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, INC. 1 $29.67
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $23.94
Abbvie INC. 1 $20.29
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $20.18
CooperVision INC. 1 $17.27

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$157

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
750
Patients
196
Total drug cost
$48,649
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 399 110 $12,119
Timolol Maleate Generic 109 29 $882
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 44 34 $1,826
Dorzolamide Hcl Generic 30 0 $982
Combigan (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 27 0 $9,283
Ofloxacin Generic 26 23 $469
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 22 0 $1,022
Travoprost Generic 20 0 $4,148
Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol (Brimonidine Tartrate/Timolol) Brand 19 0 $4,346
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 18 0 $298

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Baxter's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Baxter practices Optometrist in Tumwater, WA.
Where does Dr. Richard Baxter practice?
Dr. Richard Baxter practices at 5164 Capitol Blvd Se, Tumwater, WA 985014442. Office phone: 3603573410.
What is Dr. Richard Baxter's NPI?
Dr. Richard Baxter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1174570451, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Baxter accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Baxter accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Baxter commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Imaging of retina (HCPCS 92134). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.