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Ophthalmology

Richard W. Yee, MD

Works at hospitals in Houston, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Richard W. Yee, MD is an ophthalmologist at 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030. Phone: (713) 792-2121. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard W. Yee had 344 Original Medicare patients and 1,334 services. NPI 1205817764. 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: 1515 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (713) 792‑2121
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Houston Methodist Hospital
  • Group practice: Physicians Referral Service
  • Medical school: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio · graduated 1979 (47 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male
  • Telehealth: offered

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard W. Yee, 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 Richard W. Yee accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Yee 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 Richard W. Yee see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 344 Original Medicare patients and 1,334 services for Richard W. Yee. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard W. Yee's NPI number?
1205817764. 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 Richard W. Yee, 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 patients344
Services billed to Medicare1,334
Different services or procedures36
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)417 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)223 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)57 services
  4. Imaging of optic nerve (92133)33 services
  5. Closure of tear duct opening using plug (68761)32 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%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease31%
  • Anxiety31%
  • Diabetes25%

Hospitals where Richard W. Yee works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard W. Yee 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 Richard W. Yee is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Yee as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Physicians Referral Service2,765 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Houston

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Houston, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Physicians Referral Service

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio
Graduation year1979 (47 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205817764
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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