Active NPI 1114903556 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard M Feist , MD

Ophthalmology • Birmingham, AL

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Feist, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Birmingham, AL. With approximately 40 years of clinical experience since graduating from University Of Alabama School Of Medicine in 1986, Dr. Feist delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 700 18TH ST S.

Dr. Feist maintains professional affiliations with Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.C., University Of Alabama At Birmingham and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg, imaging of retina, injection of drug into eye. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

700 18th St S
Suite 707

Birmingham, AL 352331856

Telephone 2053297100

Fax 2053297101

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.c. Facility NPI 1588610968

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

University Of Alabama School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1986

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Birmingham, AL

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

40 Yrs +17.5 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 22.5 Yrs

State Avg: 32.5 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

80 Specialists

Practicing in Birmingham, AL (257 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

58.1% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Feist (40 Years) 40 Yrs

Birmingham Specialty Average (22.5 Years) 22.5 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)

Reporting Year:

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	13,800	46	$42.00	$34.68
92134 Imaging of retina	1,533	561	$65.00	$37.82
67028 Injection of drug into eye	546	150	$359.34	$116.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	367	293	$95.01	$86.35
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	326	43	$1000.00	$796.10
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	294	225	$130.00	$122.36
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	237	64	$85.00	$71.52
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	201	172	$60.00	$53.96
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	175	12	$241.00	$202.33
92250 Photography of the retina	89	81	$90.00	$33.22
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	78	78	$186.00	$154.31
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	37	22	$138.65	$45.78
99202 New patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 20 minutes	31	31	$83.00	$68.35
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	21	16	$2300.00	$734.94
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	16	$3500.00	$1009.08
67028 Injection of drug into eye	16	11	$318.75	$73.92

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
J2777 Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg	16,680	37	$42.00	$36.57
92134 Imaging of retina	1,696	603	$74.32	$37.30
67028 Injection of drug into eye	620	163	$444.68	$114.59
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	487	361	$95.03	$84.68
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	391	293	$130.00	$119.48
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	371	20	$241.00	$198.76
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	302	57	$1086.50	$867.32
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	245	87	$85.00	$70.97
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	82	82	$186.00	$154.13
92250 Photography of the retina	73	66	$110.55	$34.17
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	41	41	$121.00	$105.17
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	22	21	$60.00	$51.92
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	19	16	$206.84	$44.88
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	17	16	$3200.00	$1061.76
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	14	14	$3902.00	$1144.59
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	12	$2569.07	$751.08
67028 Injection of drug into eye	11	11	$436.36	$72.05

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,782	665	$80.00	$37.88
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	640	427	$130.02	$121.89
67028 Injection of drug into eye	597	180	$509.55	$113.46
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	444	55	$1176.50	$898.03
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	413	21	$241.00	$198.06
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	389	115	$85.00	$68.02
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	314	257	$95.02	$86.47
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	132	132	$186.00	$159.57
92250 Photography of the retina	87	80	$120.00	$34.63
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	22	21	$3200.00	$1060.38
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	15	15	$2800.00	$708.88
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	14	14	$215.00	$108.34
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	14	14	$121.00	$107.39
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	11	11	$60.00	$53.98

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	1,926	733	$80.00	$38.74
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	856	537	$128.18	$124.74
67028 Injection of drug into eye	593	184	$512.23	$115.28
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	511	29	$241.00	$199.89
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	466	70	$1176.50	$903.65
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	368	100	$85.00	$71.53
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	325	277	$91.97	$86.78
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	128	128	$186.00	$163.20
92250 Photography of the retina	94	84	$120.00	$37.07
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	24	24	$54.17	$51.95
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	21	20	$3200.00	$1074.30
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	20	19	$215.00	$110.38
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	14	13	$2800.00	$769.68
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	13	13	$3766.00	$1147.58
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	12	11	$190.00	$47.04
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	12	11	$3358.00	$997.86
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	11	11	$121.00	$108.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,210	847	$80.00	$38.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	912	603	$125.00	$103.04
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	806	103	$1176.50	$919.19
67028 Injection of drug into eye	797	243	$520.01	$104.03
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	518	26	$241.00	$199.01
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	441	130	$85.00	$78.06
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	366	322	$81.99	$71.18
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	152	152	$186.00	$155.78
92250 Photography of the retina	139	119	$120.00	$42.11
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	41	39	$3200.00	$1091.27
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	29	25	$2800.00	$838.47
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	25	25	$121.00	$102.51
67028 Injection of drug into eye	22	20	$490.91	$65.11
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	21	17	$190.00	$49.52
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	19	16	$1482.89	$547.70
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	18	18	$3358.00	$975.22
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	17	16	$3766.00	$1155.87
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	15	15	$215.00	$91.00
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	15	15	$50.00	$43.10
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	11	11	$1225.00	$201.43

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,439	933	$79.99	$38.23
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,533	802	$125.00	$101.74
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	940	128	$1176.50	$940.43
67028 Injection of drug into eye	838	248	$521.96	$102.26
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	451	140	$85.00	$79.31
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	294	18	$241.00	$196.82
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	249	249	$186.00	$151.50
92250 Photography of the retina	161	141	$120.00	$46.15
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	91	77	$82.00	$69.41
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	36	28	$1225.00	$461.29
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	34	27	$201.18	$56.51
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	30	29	$215.00	$83.95
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	23	19	$3766.00	$1118.57
67028 Injection of drug into eye	22	20	$593.18	$60.39
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	22	21	$2698.50	$803.69
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	18	17	$3200.00	$1096.74
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	16	14	$3358.00	$991.89
67113 Complex repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	16	12	$3684.00	$1233.60
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	15	15	$1715.00	$284.40

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,346	858	$80.00	$37.27
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,276	668	$125.00	$96.90
67028 Injection of drug into eye	800	219	$515.25	$98.22
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	730	86	$1176.50	$953.44
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	527	144	$85.00	$76.41
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	232	232	$186.00	$147.37
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	119	11	$241.00	$197.03
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	89	86	$84.36	$65.75
92250 Photography of the retina	41	39	$118.63	$49.60
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	34	33	$221.32	$77.24
67028 Injection of drug into eye	31	27	$522.58	$58.36
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	25	20	$196.08	$66.99
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	25	25	$3200.00	$1051.74
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	22	18	$3766.00	$1059.61
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	19	16	$1289.47	$482.80
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	19	16	$3225.42	$909.83
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	19	18	$2800.00	$799.82
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	14	14	$1312.50	$230.47
99212 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more	12	12	$49.92	$38.54

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92134 Imaging of retina	2,515	863	$79.98	$36.15
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	1,271	649	$124.99	$95.49
67028 Injection of drug into eye	942	245	$507.80	$96.52
J0178 Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg	800	90	$1176.50	$962.38
J9035 Injection, bevacizumab, 10 mg	634	172	$84.71	$72.79
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, typically 15 minutes	355	253	$81.97	$65.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more	190	190	$186.00	$144.42
J7312 Injection, dexamethasone, intravitreal implant, 0.1 mg	140	14	$241.00	$187.70
92250 Photography of the retina	60	56	$120.00	$55.26
92235 Exam of retinal blood vessels using a special camera after injection of a dye	44	43	$224.43	$77.60
67028 Injection of drug into eye	38	30	$509.21	$67.82
99205 New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more	26	26	$233.00	$186.00
67042 Removal of membrane of retina with removal of internal limiting membrane of retina	26	25	$3200.00	$1015.98
67210 Laser destruction of retinal growth, 1 or more sessions	23	19	$1225.00	$462.95
76512 Ultrasound of eye disease, growth, or structure	21	18	$199.05	$86.33
67040 Destruction of eye fluid (vitreous) between lens and retina and all of retina using a laser	21	21	$3358.00	$897.18
67108 Repair of detached retina and drainage of eye fluid between lens and retina	18	15	$3609.06	$996.69
67036 Removal of eye fluid (vitreous) between the lens and retina	17	16	$2800.00	$675.34
67228 Laser destruction of leaking retinal blood vessels, 1 or more sessions	14	14	$1575.00	$249.21

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License AL 15867

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Additional State Medicaid & Healthcare Payer Identifiers

Medicaid State Provider ID

000024517/529403900 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID United Health Care

0810086 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Health Spring

E92183 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Railroad Medicare

180018993 (AL)

Commercial Insurance / Payer ID Blue Cross

24517 (AL)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.c.

1503 Rainbow Dr, Gadsden, AL 359015321

Phone: 2053297100

Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.c.

700 S 18th St, Birmingham, AL 352333806

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

1716 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2059343899

Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.c.

700 18th St S, Birmingham, AL 352333806

Phone: 2053297100

Retina Consultants Of Alabama P.c.

1009 Montgomery Hwy, Vestavia Hills, AL 352162843

Phone: 2053297100

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2057319050

University Of Alabama At Birmingham

1720 University Blvd, Birmingham, AL 352331816

Phone: 2054880736

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

3 Associated Practitioners

Dr. John Mason , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1336124015

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Benjamin Roberts , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1649256819

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Michael Albert , MD

Ophthalmology

NPI 1730165325

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

6 Historical Events

✅

NPI Profile Active June 03, 2010

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 03, 2010

Registered at 700 18TH ST S, SUITE 707, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331856 (Tel: 2053297100)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 03, 2010

Registered at 700 18TH ST S, SUITE 707, BIRMINGHAM, AL 352331856 (Tel: 2053297100)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 03, 2010

Recorded as RICHARD FEIST, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 03, 2010

Ophthalmology (License #15867 in AL)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration December 19, 2005

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1114903556

Entity Type:

Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)

Enumeration Date: December 19, 2005

Last Update: June 03, 2010

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

700 18th St S, Suite 707

Birmingham, AL 352331856

Phone: 2053297100

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