Quick answers
- Does Richard W. Ireland accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard W. Ireland 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. Ireland see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 587 Original Medicare patients and 856 services for Richard W. Ireland. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard W. Ireland's NPI number?
- 1790752525. 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. Ireland, 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 | 587 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 856 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)424 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)140 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)76 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)68 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)35 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%
- Arthritis46%
- Ischemic heart disease28%
- Diabetes26%
- Chronic kidney disease18%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard W. Ireland is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2101 Burlington Beach RdValparaiso, IN 46383 (219) 462‑0309
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard W. Ireland as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Northwest Indiana Eye Associates PC9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Valparaiso
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Valparaiso, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Northwest Indiana Eye Associates PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Indiana University - School Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 1978 (48 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1790752525 |
| 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