RICHARD R TAMESIS MD
NPI 1740231422
Ophthalmology in Fresno, CA

Active since May 15, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
89.94/100
CMS Quality Rating
7300 N FRESNO ST, FRESNO, CA 93720(559) 448-4311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 12, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 12, 2023, Jun 22, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Richard R Tamesis Md NPPES

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

RICHARD R TAMESIS MD (NPI 1740231422) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (C51345) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1983).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740231422
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD R TAMESISCredential: MD
Location Address7300 N FRESNO STFresno, CA 93720-2942
Mailing Address5331 N Sequoia DrFresno, CA 93711-2847 · (909) 362-7478
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1983
Enumeration DateMay 15, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 12, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 12, 2023
NPI 1740231422 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License Licensed in CA · C51345
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.
7300 N FRESNO ST, Fresno, CA 93720

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid47078557541NE

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 R Tamesis 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 ID9638174956
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060920000256
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 93720 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.16 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $18.29 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

89.94/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality93.11
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost73.37

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.

Internal Medicine
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Pharmacist
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Neurological Surgery
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Pediatrics
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Emergency Medicine
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Allergy & Immunology
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Internal Medicine
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
7300 N FRESNO ST
FRESNO, CA 93720

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 Tamesis's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Tamesis is 1740231422. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2006.

Where is Richard Tamesis located?

Richard Tamesis practices at 7300 N Fresno St, Fresno, CA 93720. The listed phone number is (559) 448-4311.

What is Richard Tamesis's specialty?

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

Is Richard Tamesis enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Tamesis 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 Tamesis accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Richard Tamesis 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 Tamesis was last updated on December 12, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.