Surgeon profile
Richard Ehlers, MD
Ophthalmology · Yakima, WA 98902NPI 1578661021
Database refreshed July 2026Live NPPES registry· Industry payments CY2025ⓘ sources
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Tracked procedure volumes
Latest federal claims release with year-over-year momentum. Orthopedics, cardiology, ophthalmology & urology tracked — more specialties coming.
1,567 Medicare cases/yr
575 patients
4 procedures
| Procedure | Cases | Trend | Patients |
|---|---|---|---|
| Intravitreal Injection (Anti-VEGF) CPT 67028 | 992 | ▼ -8% | 194 |
| Cataract Surgery with IOL CPT 66984 | 386 | ▼ -16% | 230 |
| YAG Laser Capsulotomy CPT 66821 | 148 | ▼ -7% | 121 |
| Complex Cataract Surgery CPT 66982 | 41 | ▲ +17% | 30 |
Industry relationships
CMS Open Payments, CY2025 general payments (published June 2026) — who already pays this surgeon.
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