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Ophthalmology

James P. Richmond Jr., MD

Works at hospitals in Chattanooga, TN · Tennessee

Summary

Dr. James P. Richmond Jr., MD is an ophthalmologist at 932 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412. Phone: (423) 894-1453. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, James P. Richmond Jr. had 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,718 services. NPI 1184620288. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 932 Spring Creek Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37412 · Directions
  • Phone: (423) 894‑1453
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Memorial Healthcare System, Inc
  • Group practice: East Ridge Eye Center PC
  • Medical school: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine · graduated 1977 (49 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about James P. Richmond Jr., joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does James P. Richmond Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says James P. Richmond Jr. 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 James P. Richmond Jr. see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 461 Original Medicare patients and 1,718 services for James P. Richmond Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is James P. Richmond Jr.'s NPI number?
1184620288. 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 James P. Richmond Jr., 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 patients461
Services billed to Medicare1,718
Different services or procedures26
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients77

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)471 services
  2. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)207 services
  3. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)173 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)167 services
  5. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)139 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 blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis50%
  • Diabetes43%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Chronic kidney disease29%

Hospitals where James P. Richmond Jr. works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists James P. Richmond Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

Practice locations

Addresses where James P. Richmond Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists James P. Richmond Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • East Ridge Eye Center PC2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Chattanooga

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chattanooga, TN — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in East Ridge Eye Center PC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Louisville School Of Medicine
Graduation year1977 (49 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1184620288
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians