Quick answers
- Does Richard L. Sherry accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard L. Sherry 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. Sherry see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 231 Original Medicare patients and 732 services for Richard L. Sherry. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard L. Sherry's NPI number?
- 1588656276. 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. Sherry, 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 | 231 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 732 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)207 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)185 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)161 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)54 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)41 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 pressure65%
- Arthritis47%
- Ischemic heart disease29%
- Anxiety23%
- Atrial fibrillation18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard L. Sherry is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 3200 S Country Club WayTempe, AZ 85282 (480) 839‑0206
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard L. Sherry as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ophthalmic Surgeons and Physicians Ltd6 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Tempe
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tempe, AZ — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ophthalmic Surgeons and Physicians Ltd
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Clvlnd Clinic Lerner College Of Med Of Case Wstn Rsv University |
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1588656276 |
| 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