RICHENS EYE CENTER
NPI 1891892063
Ophthalmology in St George, UT

Active since September 20, 2006CLIA 46D2061718 · Waiver
161 W 200 N, STE 200, ST GEORGE, UT 84770(435) 652-4040(435) 652-4041 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 10, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Richens Eye Center NPPES

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

RICHENS EYE CENTER (NPI 1891892063) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in St George, Utah and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through July 1, 2027 and lists Kelly Clayton, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1891892063
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameSHARON RICHENS MD EYE PHYSICIAN & SURGEON PC
Location Address161 W 200 N, STE 200St George, UT 84770-2728
Mailing Address161 W 200 N, Ste 200St George, UT 84770-2728 · (435) 652-4040 · Fax (435) 652-4041
Fax(435) 652-4041
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKelly ClaytonAdministrator · (435) 652-4040
Enumeration DateSeptember 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 10, 2018
✔ NPI 1891892063 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ 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.
161 W 200 N, St George, UT 84770

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsRichens Eye Center

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X MULTIPLE SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Richens Eye Center is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

10

Medicare enrollment records show 10 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Richens Eye Center, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 2

Ophthalmology7
Optometry3

Clinicians, nearest first (10)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1497769368
161 W 200 N SUITE 200
St George, UT 84770
(435) 652-4040
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1831442656
15 S RIVER RD STE 150
St George, UT 84790
(435) 465-2230
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.9 mi
Optometry
NPI 1083305569
161 W 200 N STE 200
St George, UT 84770
(435) 986-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1922098276
161 W 200 N STE 200
St George, UT 84770
(435) 674-0832
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1861053050
161 W 200 N STE 200
St George, UT 84770
(435) 986-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare5.7 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1669675229
65 S MARIO CAPECCHI DR
Salt Lake City, UT 84132
(801) 581-2352
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare270 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1942208160
1550 OAK ST SUITE #3
Eugene, OR 97401
(541) 683-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare691 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1083659262
1810 116TH AVE NE STE D1
Bellevue, WA 98004
(425) 455-2131
✔ PECOS848 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1912260456
3105 OLD FAIRHAVEN PKWY STE C
Bellingham, WA 98225
(206) 215-3850
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare918 mi
Optometry
NPI 1285686139
891 WESTMINSTER ST
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 331-7850
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare2,255 mi

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

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 46D2061718

Richens Eye Center · Saint George, UT
Active · expires Jul 1, 2027
CLIA Number46D2061718
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJuly 2, 2025
Certificate Expiration DateJuly 1, 2027
Laboratory DirectorSharon Richens
Laboratory Phone(435) 652-4040
Laboratory LocationRichens Eye Center161 W 200 N, Saint George, UT 84770
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name Phone
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC is 1891892063. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on September 20, 2006. The provider is doing business as Richens Eye Center.

Where is Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC located?

Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC is located at 161 W 200 N Ste 200, St George, UT 84770. The listed phone number is (435) 652-4040.

What is Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC's specialty?

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

Is Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 10 clinicians in 2 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon 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 (7) and Optometry (3). Of these, 1 practice at this address and 5 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 46D2061718) is associated with this NPI, valid through July 1, 2027. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 5 other insurers list Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon 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 Sharon Richens MD Eye Physician & Surgeon PC was last updated on December 10, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.