Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Richard Beller, M.D.

Ophthalmology · Auburn, WA
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice — Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
700 M ST NE, Auburn, WA 98002
2062122100
Registered in NPPES since 2005
NPI: 1396741005 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating. This page presents federal public records about Dr. Beller from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Beller

Dr. Richard Beller is an ophthalmology specialist in Auburn, WA, with 21 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Beller performed 3,709 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Beller received a total of $2,246 from 21 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 55 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.

The Data Coverage level for Dr. Beller is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.

✓ 21 years of NPI registration ▲ Top 23% volume in WA $2,246 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary — 2023

Medicare Utilization ↗
3,709
Medicare services
Top 23% in WA for ophthalmology
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$79
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →

Top procedures by volume

Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.

Procedure Volume Avg. paid Avg. submitted
Eye injection (Vabysmo/faricimab)
An injection of faricimab-svoa, a medication administered in 0.1 mg doses.
2,760 $29 $46
Retinal imaging (OCT scan)
This procedure involves imaging the retina to visualize its structure. It is used to examine the back of the eye.
263 $34 $125
Aflibercept eye injection (Eylea) 234 $692 $2,550
Eye injection for retinal disease
A procedure involving the administration of medication directly into the eye.
194 $105 $452
Comprehensive eye exam, established patient
A comprehensive examination of the visual system performed for a patient who has previously been seen by the provider.
95 $94 $335
Compounded drug, not otherwise classified
A medication prepared specifically for an individual patient by a pharmacist or physician, tailored to meet unique needs that cannot be fulfilled by commercially available products.
62 $73 $200
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)
A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
59 $110 $332
Office visit, established patient (20-29 min)
An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition.
25 $58 $210
Retinal photography (fundus photo)
This procedure involves taking photographs of the retina, the light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. It is used to document the condition of the eye's interior structures.
17 $30 $108
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,246
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $321/year across 7 years
Top 25% in WA for ophthalmology
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
21
Companies
55
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →

Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$287
2023
$163
2022
$407
2021
$169
2020
$63
2019
$374
2018
$783

Payments by company (2024)

Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
ABBVIE INC.
$38
Top 3 companies account for 100.0% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Genentech USA, Inc.
$266
Alcon Laboratories Inc
$205
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$191
Aerie Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$183
TissueTech, Inc.
$169
Allergan Inc.
$167
Shire North American Group Inc
$152
Cardinal Health 110 LLC
$150
BIOTISSUE HOLDINGS, INC.
$145
TISSUETECH, INC.
$117
Apellis Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$99
Alcon Vision LLC
$96
ABBVIE INC.
$62
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$56
Sight Sciences, Inc.
$48
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$34
BioTissue Holdings, Inc.
$31
CooperVision Inc.
$22
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.
$19
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.
$18
Eisai Inc.
$13
Top 3 companies account for 29.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ALPHAGAN P · AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL · AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL · BEOVU · CIRRUS HD-OCT · COMBIGAN · Centurion · DURYSTA · Dayvigo · EYLEA · LUMIGAN · Lucentis · MyDay Contact Lens · ORA · PROKERA · Prokera · ReSTOR · Rhopressa · SIMBRINZA · Syfovre · TearCare SmartLid · Tecnis IOL · VABYSMO · XIIDRA · XIPERE · rhopressa
Should you be concerned? Industry payments are disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their purpose, legality, or effect on care. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
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Geographic Context

Ophthalmologists in nearby ZIP areas
217
County median income
$122,148
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
MULTICARE AUBURN MEDICAL CENTER
2.3 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPES NPPES snapshot; verify current record
Medicare Enrollment PECOS PECOS snapshot
Practice Data Medicare Util. Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open Payments CY 2024
Disciplinary History — Not included N/A

This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →

Summary

Dr. Beller is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in WA), with 21 years of NPI registration.

This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Beller experienced with eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Beller performed 2,760 eye injection (vabysmo/faricimab) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Beller receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Beller received a total of $2,246 from 21 companies across 55 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Beller's costs compare to other ophthalmologists in Auburn?
Dr. Beller's average Medicare payment per service is $79. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Beller) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Source publication dates and the snapshots loaded on this site can differ. Rebuilding a page does not refresh its source records. Check the Medicare reporting year and the payment interval shown above; consult the linked official sources for newer releases and current registry details. See our data freshness policy →
About this page

This page combines public CMS records with calculated summaries and explanatory procedure labels. These transformations are not verbatim federal records. Sources: NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. Data Coverage reflects data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Industry payment disclosure alone establishes neither wrongdoing nor legality. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →