Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Richard E Ames
Optometrist in Oshkosh, WI · enumerated 2005.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1215928924
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Richard E Ames
Sex Male
Practice address 1951 Bowen St, Oshkosh, WI, 54901
Phone (920) 235-5530
Fax (920) 235-6406
Enumeration date Nov 2, 2005
Last updated in NPPES May 13, 2008
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What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NPI number for Richard Ames?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Ames is 1215928924, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Ames practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Oshkosh, WI. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2008-05-13.