Quick answers
- Does Karina R. Richani accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Karina R. Richani accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Karina R. Richani see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 234 Original Medicare patients and 634 services for Karina R. Richani. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Karina R. Richani's NPI number?
- 1063651115. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Karina R. Richani, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 234 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 634 |
| Different services or procedures | 45 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)152 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)101 services
- Probing of nasal tear duct (68840)77 services
- Exam of visual field with limited testing (92081)42 services
- Photography of content of eyes (92285)42 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure71%
- Arthritis44%
- Ischemic heart disease31%
- Diabetes23%
- Anxiety22%
Hospitals where Karina R. Richani works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Karina R. Richani at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Townsen Memorial HospitalHumble, TX · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 670266
Practice locations
Addresses where Karina R. Richani is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 7500 San Felipe St, Suite 200Houston, TX 77063 (713) 953‑9932
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Karina R. Richani as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons of Texas3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Houston
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Plastic Surgeons of Texas
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2001 (25 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1063651115 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians