RICHARD M FRANCE MD
NPI 1720427008
Ophthalmology in Portland, ME

Q: What is Richard France's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard France is 1720427008. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 19, 2013.

Q: What is Richard France's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard France was last updated on December 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 19, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

53 SEWALL ST, PORTLAND, ME 04102(207) 773-6058(207) 874-6756 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Richard M France Md NPPES

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

RICHARD M FRANCE MD (NPI 1720427008) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Portland, Maine, licensed in Maine (MD22272) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720427008

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameRICHARD M FRANCECredential: MD

Location Address53 SEWALL STPortland, ME 04102-2625

Mailing Address53 Sewall StPortland, ME 04102-2625 · (207) 828-2020 · Fax (207) 773-7034

Phone(207) 773-6058

Fax(207) 874-6756

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSState University Of Ny Upstate Medical UniversityGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateJune 19, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 17, 2021

NPPES CertifiedDecember 17, 2021

✔ NPI 1720427008 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in ME · MD22272

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.

53 SEWALL ST, Portland, ME 04102

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard M France 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 ID6709150600

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180810000285

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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 10

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66984

This is a procedure where a cloudy lens in your eye, known as a cataract, is removed. After removal, a clear artificial lens is inserted. This helps to restore your vision, enabling you to see clearly again.

6,710 services183 patients

Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye 92136

This procedure measures the shape and depth of your eye, specifically the cornea, the clear front surface. It helps in diagnosing conditions, planning for surgeries, or fitting contact lenses. It's non-invasive and painless.

355 services239 patients

Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 66982

This procedure involves removing a cloudy lens (cataract) from your eye and replacing it with a clear, artificial lens. It helps restore vision that has been affected by the cataract. The operation is usually done under local anesthesia.

338 services16 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213

This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.

286 services182 patients

Imaging of retina 92134

Imaging of the retina is a non-invasive procedure that captures detailed images of your eye's interior. This helps detect conditions like macular degeneration or retinal detachment. It's painless and takes only a few minutes.

179 services106 patients

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204

This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.

166 services166 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 04102 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

$128.83 typical visit price

range $56.28 – $169.96

Typical copayment $32.20 (range $14.07 – $42.49)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$70.13 typical visit price

range $18.22 – $138.92

Typical copayment $17.53 (range $4.55 – $34.73)

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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

74%667 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

33%359 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

56%359 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

71%35 patients5/55-star benchmark: 59%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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