Quick answers
- Does Richard Mendoza accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard Mendoza 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 Mendoza see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,605 Original Medicare patients and 3,226 services for Richard Mendoza. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Richard Mendoza's NPI number?
- 1992724991. 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 Mendoza, 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 | 1,605 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,226 |
| Different services or procedures | 30 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,074 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)898 services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)368 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)310 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)171 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%
- Arthritis43%
- Diabetes39%
- Ischemic heart disease32%
- Chronic kidney disease30%
Hospitals where Richard Mendoza works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard Mendoza 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.
- Fresno Surgical HospitalFresno, CA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 050708
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard Mendoza is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard Mendoza as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eye Medical Clinic of Fresno Inc15 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Fresno
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Fresno, CA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eye Medical Clinic of Fresno Inc
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Un Of California, Irvine, College Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1980 (46 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1992724991 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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