2026 NPPES data Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist NPI 1760491161 O.D.
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RICHARD TORRES, O.D.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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What the federal data reveals: RICHARD TORRES, O.D. is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ([object Object]) practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico .

What stands out: RICHARD TORRES, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, listed in the federal CMS National Provider Identifier registry. Every detail on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

RICHARD TORRES, O.D. at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/05/2006

NPI 1760491161

Primary specialty

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist

Niche

1,549 US NPIs in this specialty

Specialty distribution in New Mexico

How Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist compares to other specialties among New Mexico providers

New Mexico providers

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within New Mexico

1. Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist share within New Mexico

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist) — ABMS / AOA estimate

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

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RICHARD TORRES, O.D. is a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider practicing in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: O.D.. NPI: 1760491161. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

RICHARD TORRES, O.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider holding O.D. credentials at 1421 N RENAISSANCE BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107, with a listed phone of (505) 342-1111. NPI 1760491161 was issued on 08/05/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what TORRES most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D prescribing data is not currently published for this NPI, which typically means the provider either wrote fewer than 11 Part D claims in the most recent reporting year, does not participate in Medicare, or practices in a specialty that rarely prescribes outpatient drugs. Absence of prescribing data is not a quality signal — many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers operate outside Part D entirely.

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,549 enrolled providers across 52 states and an average of 235 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

1421 N RENAISSANCE BLVD NE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107

Provider Details

NPI 1760491161
Specialty Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
Credentials O.D.
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/05/2006

Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Overview

How RICHARD TORRES, O.D. fits within the Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist landscape nationally.

1,549
Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in US
52
States with Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist
235
Avg Claims per Provider

Nearby Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Providers in New Mexico

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Mexico, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as TORRES.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RICHARD TORRES, O.D.'s specialty?
RICHARD TORRES, O.D. specializes in Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist and practices in ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico. Credentials: O.D..
Where is RICHARD TORRES, O.D. located?
RICHARD TORRES, O.D. is located at 1421 N RENAISSANCE BLVD NE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87107. Phone: (505) 342-1111.
What is RICHARD TORRES, O.D.'s NPI number?
RICHARD TORRES, O.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760491161, issued on 08/05/2006.
How many Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers are there in the US?
There are 1,549 Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist providers across 52 states in the US. The average Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist provider writes 235 Medicare Part D claims per year.
Does RICHARD TORRES, O.D. accept Medicare?
RICHARD TORRES, O.D. appears in CMS Medicare data. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify RICHARD TORRES, O.D.'s credentials?
RICHARD TORRES, O.D.'s NPI is 1760491161 with credentials O.D.. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

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Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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