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Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD

(Dr. Stephen M. Richardson, O.D.)

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Optometry (Primary Eye Care)

Southern College of Optometry (1987)

430 Neal Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

(931) 528-6411

Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD is an optometrist in Cookeville, TN specializing in optometry (primary eye care). He graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD is affiliated with EYE CENTERS OF TENNESSEE, LLC.

Office Locations

430 Neal Street
Cookeville, TN 38501

(931) 528-6411

(931) 372-0380

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Volume:

SCODI of the posterior segment

By Affordability:

fundus photography

In 2024, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD performed more SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

comprehensive eye exam

eye procedures

By Affordability:

eye tests

ophthalmic imaging

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

visual field test

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Tennessee, Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD performed more comprehensive eye exam, and eye procedures procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for eye tests, ophthalmic (eye and orbit) imaging, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and visual field test that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	16
doctor visit	247
eye procedures	1928
laser treatment	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2013 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	25
doctor visit	246
eye procedures	1710
laser treatment	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	251
Female	413

**Age**
From 65 to 74	308
From 75 to 84	238
85 and over	69
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	29
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2014 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	201
eye procedures	1632
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	423

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	657
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	239
85 and over	69
Less than 65	45

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2014

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2015 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	157
eye procedures	1425
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	21

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	698

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1154
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	546
From 75 to 84	422
85 and over	110
Less than 65	104

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	31
Dementia	8
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2016 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	182
eye procedures	1405
laser treatment	26

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	567
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	190
85 and over	69
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2016

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	33
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2017 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	158
eye procedures	1247
laser treatment	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	242
Female	331

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	289
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	51
Less than 65	37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2017

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2018 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	31
doctor visit	164
eye procedures	1375
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	559
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	286
From 75 to 84	196
85 and over	51
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2018

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy, laser treatment and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	27
doctor visit	205
eye procedures	1366
laser treatment	27
ultrasound (sonogram)	14

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	231
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	554
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	273
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	70
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	236
eye procedures	1319
laser treatment	23

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	212
Female	333

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	529
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	266
From 75 to 84	188
85 and over	68
Less than 65	23

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	2
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	32
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	242
eye procedures	1390
laser treatment	22

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	202
Female	337

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	524
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	254
From 75 to 84	204
85 and over	60
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	31
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	29
doctor visit	198
eye procedures	1166
laser treatment	29

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	192
Female	302

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	483
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	220
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	62
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2023 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	263
eye procedures	1238
laser treatment	15

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	214
Female	338

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	536
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	243
From 75 to 84	223
85 and over	73
Less than 65	13

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	32
Dementia	5
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN during 2024 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	226
eye procedures	1103

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	327

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	244
From 75 to 84	199
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	35
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated as an optometrist in Cookeville, TN were eye procedures, capsulotomy, ultrasound (sonogram) and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	23
doctor visit	209
eye procedures	1408
laser treatment	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD.

**Gender**
Male	226
Female	346

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	509
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	207
85 and over	57
Less than 65	31
65 to 74	271

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	11
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD graduated from Southern College of Optometry in 1987. He has a state license in Tennessee.

Medical School: Southern College of Optometry (1987)

Licensed In: Tennessee

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.75 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD from all over the web to help you find the right in Cookeville, TN.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Stephen Morgan Richardson, OD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	$500 Acuvue $307	$192
Allergan Inc.	$321 RESTASIS $213	LUMIGAN $67	COMBIGAN $6	ALPHAGAN P $4	$31
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$176 XIIDRA $119	Infuse $57
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$145 Contact Lenses $60	DAILIES $50	$35
Shire North American Group Inc	$133 XIIDRA $133
Other	$598 VUITY $101	VABYSMO $100	DAILIES TOTAL1 $90	RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $50	CLARUS $46	Other $211

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,703
Consulting Fee	$90
Education	$75
Entertainment	$5

Biography

Dr. Stephen Richardson specializes in optometry (primary eye care) and practices in Cookeville, TN. Patient ratings for Dr. Richardson average 4.5 stars (out of 5).

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