Quick answers
- Does Richard M. France accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard M. France 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 M. France see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 374 Original Medicare patients and 8,547 services for Richard M. France. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard M. France's NPI number?
- 1720427008. 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 M. France, 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 | 374 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 8,547 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)6,710 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)355 services
- Complex removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66982)338 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)286 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)179 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 cholesterol65%
- High blood pressure61%
- Arthritis41%
- Anxiety21%
- Diabetes20%
- Ischemic heart disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard M. France is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 53 Sewall StPortland, ME 04102 (207) 828‑2020
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard M. France as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eyecare Medical Group9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Portland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Portland, ME — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eyecare Medical Group
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | State University Of Ny Upstate Medical University |
| Graduation year | 2013 (13 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1720427008 |
| 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