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Ophthalmology

Richard I. Kaplan, MD

Works at hospitals in Derby, CT · Connecticut

Summary

Dr. Richard I. Kaplan, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2119 Post Rd, Fl 2, Fairfield, CT 06824. Phone: (203) 870-6113. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Richard I. Kaplan had 386 Original Medicare patients and 18,042 services. NPI 1679991616. 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: 2119 Post Rd, Fl 2, Fairfield, CT 06824 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (203) 870‑6113
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Griffin Hospital
  • Group practice: Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Richard I. Kaplan, 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 I. Kaplan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard I. Kaplan 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 I. Kaplan see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 386 Original Medicare patients and 18,042 services for Richard I. Kaplan. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Richard I. Kaplan's NPI number?
1679991616. 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 I. Kaplan, 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 patients386
Services billed to Medicare18,042
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)14,100 services
  2. Imaging of retina (92134)1,016 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)519 services
  4. Injection of drug into eye (67028)455 services
  5. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)414 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%
  • Arthritis42%
  • Diabetes32%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety25%

Hospitals where Richard I. Kaplan works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard I. Kaplan 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.

  • Griffin HospitalDerby, CT · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 070031

Practice locations

Addresses where Richard I. Kaplan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

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

  • Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Fairfield

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fairfield, CT — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Connecticut Retina Consultants LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1679991616
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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