Dr. Lauren Richards, OD
Optometry
15+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
Practice location
400 Spotsylvania Mall Dr, Fredericksburg, Virginia, 22407
(571) 340-5523
Open directionsAbout Dr. Lauren Richards
Lauren Richards, OD is a healthcare provider practicing in Fredericksburg, VA.
Specialty Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
15
Years Experience
1
Location
2
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
OptometryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Other
Class of 2011
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 2 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | OEG002530 | Optometrist | — |
| Virginia | 0618002735 | Optometrist |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Lauren Richards
With 15 years of practice, Dr. Lauren Richards is an established optometry provider, OD, after earning their medical degree at Other in 2011. Dr. currently practices at in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295014256, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Lauren Richards as a moderate-volume optometry provider, treating approximately 1K Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 2K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates balanced experience across typical Medicare conditions.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Lauren Richards received $170 in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are typical for most practicing physicians and generally reflect routine educational activities.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$170
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
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Same primary specialty near ZIP 22407
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Frequently asked questions about Dr. Lauren Richards
What does Dr. Lauren Richards specialize in?
Dr. Lauren Richards specializes in Optometry. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Optometrist.
Where does Dr. Lauren Richards practice?
Dr. Lauren Richards practices at in Fredericksburg, Virginia.
Does Dr. Lauren Richards accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Lauren Richards accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 1K Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Lauren Richards's NPI number?
Dr. Lauren Richards's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1295014256. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Lauren Richards been practicing?
Dr. Lauren Richards has approximately 15 years of practice experience, having graduated from Other in 2011.