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JAMES P RICHARDS O.D.
NPI 1164579710
Optometrist in Mission Viejo, CA

Active since January 05, 2007
27000 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY, MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691(714) 364-6625 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About James P Richards O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JAMES P RICHARDS O.D. (NPI 1164579710) is an individual optometrist in Mission Viejo, California, licensed in California (8118T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2007.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1164579710
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameJAMES P RICHARDSCredential: O.D.
Location Address27000 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAYMission Viejo, CA 92691
Mailing Address555 Paularino Ave, R 101Costa Mesa, CA 92626-3202 · (949) 364-6625 · Fax (949) 365-0936
Phone(714) 364-6625
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 5, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007
✔ NPI 1164579710 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · 8118T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
27000 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
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Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LADAN NILFOROUSHAN O.D.
Optometrist
27000 CROWN VALLEY PARKWAY
MISSION VIEJO, CA 92691
Orange County (714) 364-6625

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What is James Richards's NPI number?

The NPI number for James Richards is 1164579710. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 5, 2007.

Where is James Richards located?

James Richards practices at 27000 Crown Valley Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92691. The listed phone number is (714) 364-6625.

What is James Richards's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

What insurance does James Richards accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list James Richards as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for James Richards was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.