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Dr. Richard E. Hults, O.D.
Optometrist in Akron, OH · enumerated 2006.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1629146972
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Richard E. Hults
Credential O.D.
Sex Male
Practice address 3265 W. Market St., Akron, OH, 44333
Phone (330) 836-2200
Fax (866) 425-2239
Enumeration date Dec 2, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Jan 20, 2020
Taxonomy & licenses
152WC0802X Corneal and Contact Management Optometrist Eye and Vision Services Providers · License 3420 (OH) Secondary
OD · Doctor of Optometry: A licensed optometrist providing primary vision care, eye exams, and corrective lenses.
About the OD credential
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 Hults?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Richard Hults is 1629146972, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Where does Richard Hults practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Akron, OH. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-01-20.