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2026 NPPES data Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician NPI 1780211144
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Iowa City, Iowa.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 913 in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
100
Medicare Part D claims · 39 beneficiaries · Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician avg: 558
Generic prescribing
55%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$388.72
4 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Richard Yi filed 100 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician in Iowa City, Iowa, prescribing 55% generic.
- 100
- Part D claims, 2023
- 55%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Richard Yi's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
100 35th percentile higher than 35% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Richard Yi practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Richard Yi?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
Medicare Part D claims
100 82% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Iowa
How Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician compares to other specialties among Iowa providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Richard Yi appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider at 200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA, 52242, with a listed phone of (319) 356-3705. NPI 1780211144 was issued on 03/25/2020.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 100 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 39 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $17K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 55% generic by claim count.
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 913 enrolled providers across 48 states and an average of 558 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1780211144 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 03/25/2020 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Richard Yi bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
State University OF Iowa
Iowa City, IA
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Richard Yi. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$389
Largest payer
Alcon Vision LLC
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Richard Yi - brand share 45.0%
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician average
45% brand-name claims vs 55% generic, on 100 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
100
Total Claims
$17K
Total Drug Cost
39
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 167
- Total Day Supply
- 4,867
- Brand vs Generic
- 45% brand / 55% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $14K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $2K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.36
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 24 |
| Simbrinza Brinzolamide/Brimonidine Tart | 11 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Overview
How Richard Yi fits within the Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician landscape nationally.
913
Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in US
48
States with Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician
558
Avg Claims per Provider
Richard Yi's 100 claims are below the specialty average of 558.
Nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician Providers in Iowa
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Iowa, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Yi.
Dr. Michael Abramoff
MD, PHD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Timothy Boyce
M.D.
Iowa City, IA
Dr. Beau Fenner
MD
Iowa City, IA
Dr. David Massop
MD
Des Moines, IA
Dr. Taariq Mohammed
MD
Iowa City, IA
Compare Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the Iowa medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
- Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Richard Yi's specialty? ▼
Richard Yi specializes in Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician and practices in Iowa City, Iowa.
How much does Richard Yi prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Richard Yi wrote 100 Medicare Part D claims totaling $17K in drug costs for 39 beneficiaries.
Where is Richard Yi located? ▼
Richard Yi is located at 200 HAWKINS DR, Iowa City, IA, 52242. Phone: (319) 356-3705.
What is Richard Yi's NPI number? ▼
Richard Yi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1780211144, issued on 03/25/2020.
Does Richard Yi prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Richard Yi's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 55% generic drugs by claim count, with $14K in brand drug costs.
How many Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 913 Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician providers across 48 states in the US. The average Retina Specialist (Ophthalmology) Physician provider writes 558 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Richard Yi prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Richard Yi's most frequently prescribed drugs include Latanoprost, Simbrinza. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Richard Yi accept Medicare? ▼
Richard Yi appears in CMS Medicare data with 100 Part D claims and 39 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Richard Yi's credentials? ▼
Richard Yi's NPI is 1780211144. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- 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.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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