Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Deluca accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Deluca 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 L. Deluca see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 689 Original Medicare patients and 2,878 services for Richard L. Deluca. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Deluca's NPI number?
- 1215999099. 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 L. Deluca, 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 | 689 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,878 |
| Different services or procedures | 40 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)574 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)435 services
- Exam of the internal drainage system of eye (92020)303 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)275 services
- Microfluid analysis of tears (83861)220 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 cholesterol74%
- High blood pressure56%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease24%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis22%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Deluca is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 132 E 76th St, Ofc 2dNew York, NY 10021 (212) 505‑2151
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Deluca as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island105 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in New York
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in New York, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Consultants of Long Island
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Virginia Commonwealth University, School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1996 (30 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1215999099 |
| 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
- 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