RICHARD A. FICHMAN, MD PC
NPI 1851406276
Ophthalmology in Norwalk, CT

Active since August 19, 2006
148 EAST AVE STE 3E, NORWALK, CT 06851(855) 295-4144 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Jul 7, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

About Richard A. Fichman, Md Pc NPPES

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

RICHARD A. FICHMAN, MD PC (NPI 1851406276), doing business as Sight Md Ct, is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Norwalk, Connecticut and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. The organization maintains 2 additional practice locations and lists Jeffrey L Martin, President And Owner, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851406276
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameRICHARD A. FICHMAN, MD PC
Location Address148 EAST AVE STE 3ENorwalk, CT 06851-5727
Mailing Address125 Kennedy Dr Ste 400Hauppauge, NY 11788-4017 · (855) 295-4144
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJeffrey L MartinPresident And Owner · (855) 295-4144
Enumeration DateAugust 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1851406276 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
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 ListedOptometristTaxonomy 152W00000X
148 EAST AVE STE 3E, Norwalk, CT 06851

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsSight Md Ct

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1129 Kings Hwy NWestport, CT 06880-2438 · Phone (855) 295-4144
Location 2195 Danbury RdWilton, CT 06897-4075 · Phone (855) 295-4144

Other Identifiers 5

Medicaid004207339CT
Medicaid004202983CT
Other8031CT · Connecticare
OtherC15620CT · Railroad Medicare
Other8172495CT · Aetna Ins.

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, revalidation and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richard A. Fichman, Md Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by January 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateConnecticutEnrollment IDO20040301000729Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateJanuary 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

8

Medicare enrollment records show 8 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Richard A. Fichman, MD PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (8)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1689038671
129 KINGS HWY N
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-4113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1194934216
129 KINGS HWY N
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-4113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1780769968
129 KINGS HWY N
Westport, CT 06880
(203) 227-4113
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.4 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1548689425
450 MAMARONECK AVE
Harrison, NY 10528
(914) 949-9200
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare20 mi
Optometry
NPI 1780838805
178 HARTFORD RD
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-9973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1134232424
178 HARTFORD RD
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-9973
✔ PECOS64 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922108901
178 HARTFORD RD
Manchester, CT 06040
(860) 649-9973
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare64 mi
Optometry
NPI 1285751420
1515 ALLEN ST
Springfield, MA 01118
(413) 782-0030
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare82 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 3

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories Fichman Eye Center carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

Fichman Eye Center

DMEPOS supplier · Manchester, CTOperated by Richard A Fichman MD PC
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Accepts Medicare assignment

Fichman Eye Center agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20671667
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1993
Supplier Location178 Hartford RdManchester, CT 06040
Supplier Specialties
Optician

Medicare Product Categories

Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Eyeglasses
Conventional Eyeglasses
Prosthetic Lenses: Conventional Contact Lenses
Conventional Contact Lenses
Prosthetic Lenses: Prosthetics Cataract Lenses
Cataract Eyeglasses
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

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 A. Fichman, MD PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard A. Fichman, MD PC is 1851406276. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on August 19, 2006. The provider is doing business as Sight MD CT.

Where is Richard A. Fichman, MD PC located?

Richard A. Fichman, MD PC is located at 148 East Ave Ste 3E, Norwalk, CT 06851. The listed phone number is (855) 295-4144.

What is Richard A. Fichman, MD PC's specialty?

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

Is Richard A. Fichman, MD PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard A. Fichman, MD PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Richard A. Fichman, MD PC's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Connecticut, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by January 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Richard A. Fichman, MD PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 8 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Richard A. Fichman, MD PC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (6) and Optometry (2). Of these, 3 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Richard A. Fichman, MD PC accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

Yes. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, Fichman Eye Center accepts Medicare assignment: the supplier accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered equipment and supplies.

What insurance does Richard A. Fichman, MD PC accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 2 other insurers list Richard A. Fichman, MD PC 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 A. Fichman, MD PC was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 months 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.