Quick answers
- Does Richard J. Hairston accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard J. Hairston 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 J. Hairston see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 900 Original Medicare patients and 42,363 services for Richard J. Hairston. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard J. Hairston's NPI number?
- 1871591065. 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 J. Hairston, 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 | 900 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 42,363 |
| Different services or procedures | 43 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)34,080 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,681 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,602 services
- Injection, avacincaptad pegol, 0.1 mg (J2782)1,140 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)895 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease35%
- Chronic kidney disease34%
- Diabetes29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard J. Hairston is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 148 13th St SWLargo, FL 33770 (727) 581‑8706
- 6133 Central AveSaint Petersburg, FL 33710 (727) 344‑3008
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard J. Hairston as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA39 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Largo
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Largo, FL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in The Eye Physicians of Pinellas, PA
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Johns Hopkins University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1989 (37 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871591065 |
| 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