Active NPI 1699740712 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Richard Biddle Briggs , MD

Ophthalmology • Austin, TX

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Richard Briggs, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Austin, TX. With approximately 43 years of clinical experience since graduating from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1983, Dr. Briggs delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1524 S IH 35.

Dr. Briggs is affiliated with Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient problem focused exam of visual system, established patient complete exam of visual system, new patient complete exam of visual system. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1524 S Ih 35
Suite 235

Austin, TX 787048931

Telephone 5124442015

Fax 5124442010

Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

🏢 Richard B Briggs Md Pa Facility NPI 1063525475

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine

Graduation Year

1983

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)

Practitioner Clinical Experience

43 Yrs +19.0 yrs vs City Avg

City Avg: 24.0 Yrs

State Avg: 26.2 Yrs

Regional Practice Density

116 Specialists

Practicing in Austin, TX (1616 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate

0.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount

30.7% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Briggs (43 Years) 43 Yrs

Austin Specialty Average (24.0 Years) 24.0 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
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	25	21	$120.00	$89.37
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	19	18	$192.11	$126.69
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	12	12	$200.00	$138.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	42	26	$120.00	$90.67
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	25	23	$163.00	$126.70
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	21	21	$185.71	$151.42

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	19	19	$180.00	$145.62
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	17	12	$120.00	$91.61

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	38	31	$120.00	$91.02
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	34	34	$170.00	$129.86
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	11	11	$70.00	$36.81

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	216	130	$120.00	$89.20
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	167	165	$170.18	$128.14
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	64	64	$185.00	$153.17
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	54	53	$70.00	$36.87
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	36	25	$90.56	$51.38
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	35	34	$95.00	$65.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	30	28	$145.00	$108.84
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	27	17	$1800.00	$645.35
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	17	17	$494.12	$388.57
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	15	15	$25.00	$11.88

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	195	134	$120.00	$83.76
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	186	183	$170.08	$120.58
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	64	64	$185.00	$144.16
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	61	61	$70.00	$34.90
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	41	40	$95.00	$61.64
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	37	28	$98.65	$59.22
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	34	27	$145.00	$101.94
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	29	21	$1800.00	$610.31
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	20	20	$25.00	$13.68
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	14	$420.00	$350.95

HCPCS Code & Description	Services	Patients	Submitted Charge	Medicare Allowed
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	243	143	$120.00	$80.66
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system	228	226	$170.00	$117.10
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system	67	67	$185.00	$140.80
92133 Imaging of optic nerve	51	50	$70.00	$34.66
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of lens	48	32	$1800.00	$600.31
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more	45	39	$145.00	$100.64
76519 Ultrasound of eye for determination of lens power	39	32	$96.67	$66.07
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing	29	27	$95.00	$61.20
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness	18	17	$25.00	$13.22
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system	15	12	$120.00	$50.12
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser	15	14	$420.00	$342.24

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License TX G4856

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

127741002 (TX)

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc

2610 S Ih, Austin, TX 787045703

Phone: 5124439715

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

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

8 Associated Practitioners

Tiffany Sellers , MSW, QMHP

Social Worker

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Master of Social Work, Qualified Mental Health Professional

Barbara Christenson , MED, LPC

Counselor - Professional

NPI 1184906083

Master of Education, Licensed Professional Counselor

Kelly Ramsey

Counselor

NPI 1265631006

Iveth Pacheco , LPC

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1316215635

Licensed Professional Counselor

Danielle Duchnick , LMSW

Social Worker - Clinical

NPI 1376712679

Licensed Master Social Worker

Misty Mathis

Counselor - Mental Health

NPI 1457764797

Career & Practice History Timeline

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

11 Historical Events

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NPI Profile Active May 02, 2017

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location May 02, 2017

Registered at 1524 S IH 35, SUITE 235, AUSTIN, TX 787048931 (Tel: 5124442015)

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Updated Business Mailing Address May 02, 2017

Registered at 1524 S IH 35, SUITE 235, AUSTIN, TX 787048931 (Tel: 5124442015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated May 02, 2017

Recorded as RICHARD BRIGGS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) May 02, 2017

Ophthalmology (License #G4856 in TX)

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NPI Profile Active July 09, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location July 09, 2007

Registered at 6801 MANCHACA RD, AUSTIN, TX 787455347 (Tel: 5124442015)

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Updated Business Mailing Address July 09, 2007

Registered at 6801 MANCHACA RD, AUSTIN, TX 787455347 (Tel: 5124442015)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated July 09, 2007

Recorded as RICHARD BRIGGS, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) July 09, 2007

Ophthalmology (License #G4856 in TX)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration February 22, 2006

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1699740712

Entity Type:

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

Enumeration Date: February 22, 2006

Last Update: May 02, 2017

Sole Proprietor: No

Update or Correct Profile

Mailing Address

1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235

Austin, TX 787048931

Phone: 5124442015

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

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