RICHARD PHILLIP GOLDEN MD
NPI 1437159571
Ophthalmology in Columbus, OH

Active since July 29, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
555 S 18TH ST, 4-C, COLUMBUS, OH 43205(614) 224-6222(614) 241-5232 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 15, 2025, Dec 12, 2024, Oct 10, 2023 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2021).

About Richard Phillip Golden Md NPPES

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

RICHARD PHILLIP GOLDEN MD (NPI 1437159571) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Columbus, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35084085) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Ohio State University College Of Medicine (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437159571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD PHILLIP GOLDENCredential: MD
Location Address555 S 18TH ST, 4-CColumbus, OH 43205-2654
Mailing Address555 S 18th St, 4-cColumbus, OH 43205-2654 · (614) 224-6222 · Fax (614) 241-5232
Fax(614) 241-5232
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University College Of MedicineGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateJuly 29, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 15, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 15, 2025
NPI 1437159571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35084085
Definition

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.

Also ListedOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0110X · License 35084085 (OH)
555 S 18TH ST, Columbus, OH 43205

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11 Childrens PlzDayton, OH 45404-1815 · Phone (937) 641-5747 · Fax (937) 641-4350
Location 2662 N Main StSpringboro, OH 45066-9553 · Phone (937) 641-5066 · Fax (937) 550-9797
Location 3700 Childrens DrColumbus, OH 43205-2664 · Phone (614) 722-6200
Location 4405 Butterfly Gardens DrColumbus, OH 43215-4985 · Phone (614) 722-6200

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid2534127OH

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Phillip Golden Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID1254383300
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050216000797
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 43205 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.07 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $17.01 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Pulmonology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Nephrology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Pediatric Gastroenterology)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics (Neurodevelopmental Disabilities)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Pediatrics
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
555 S 18TH ST
COLUMBUS, OH 43205

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Golden's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Golden is 1437159571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 29, 2005.

Where is Richard Golden located?

Richard Golden practices at 555 S 18th St 4-C, Columbus, OH 43205. The listed phone number is (614) 224-6222.

What is Richard Golden's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Richard Golden enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Golden is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Golden accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, CareSource, MedMutual and Oscar Health Insurance and 2 other insurers list Richard Golden 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 Richard Golden was last updated on September 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.