Ophthalmologists in Rhode Island
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
84 Ophthalmology providers practice in Rhode Island, including 3 (4%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in Providence. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Ophthalmology by city in Rhode Island
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Where Ophthalmologists in Rhode Island practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 52 of the 84 providers listed here (62%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
42%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
33%mid-size group (10 to 99)
25%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Ophthalmologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Lifespan Physician Group Inc. | 12 | 1,151 | Providence |
| Refocus Eye Health of Ri, LLC | 10 | 17 | Providence |
| Koch Eye Associates LLP | 7 | 28 | Warwick |
| Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Associates Inc. | 3 | 3 | Providence |
| Ophthalmic Surgeons, LTD | 2 | 5 | Johnston |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Ophthalmologists affiliated |
| Rhode Island Hospital | Providence | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 12 |
| The Miriam Hospital | Providence | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 8 |
| Roger Williams Medical Center | Providence | For-profit | 3 of 5 | 2 |
| Our Lady of Fatima Hospital | North Providence | For-profit | 3 of 5 | 2 |
| Westerly Hospital | Westerly | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | 2 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Karl Stephens, MDBarrington, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 245-1775 Dr. Kendall Gibbs, M.D.Barrington, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 247-2015 Dr. Paul Sydlowski, M.D.Bristol, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 253-4300 Dr. Christopher Way, MDCranston, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 942-0210 Dr. Francis Figueroa, M.D.Cranston, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 942-2626 Dr. Salvatore Loporchio, M.D.Cranston, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 946-8011 Dr. Jane Joseph-delvecchio, MDEast Greenwich, RI · $17 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 886-6700 Dr. Reid Appleby, M.D.East Greenwich, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 884-8863 Dr. Dugald Munro, MDEast Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 437-0500 Dr. Jorge Rivera, MDEast Providence, RI · $511 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 413-1119 Dr. S. Murphy, M.D.East Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 431-1119 Dr. Giulio Diamante, MDJohnston, RI · $1,077 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 521-3606 Dr. Nikolas Raufi, MDJohnston, RI · $1,529 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2110 Dr. William Andreoni, OPHTHALMOLOGISTJohnston, RI · $598 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2110 Dr. Alex Gerber, D.OMiddletown, RI · $7,828 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 847-1040 Dr. Charles Collins, MDMiddletown, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 847-1383 Dr. Christine Gill, MDMiddletown, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 849-4645 Dr. Donald Fargnoli, M.D.North Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 353-2525 Dr. Peter Deblasio, MDNorth Providence, RI · $175 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 353-5735 Dr. Alfred Paul, MDPawtucket, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 728-9350 Dr. Glenn Prescod, M.D.Pawtucket, RI · $752 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 725-3600 Dr. Lin Chou, MDPawtucket, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 728-9350 Dr. Andrew Young, M.D.Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Caldwell Smith, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 274-5844 Dr. Carolina Chiou, MDProvidence, RI · $76 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Celine SaadeProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Christopher Newton, MDProvidence, RI · $1,618 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. David Tien, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-7008 Dr. Elliot Perlman, MDProvidence, RI · $233 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Ezra Louis Galler, M.D.Providence, RI · $589 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 728-1400 Dr. Gaurav Gupta, M.D.Providence, RI · $411 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Jane Cook, M.D.Providence, RI · $2,004 in drug and device payments (2025) · Telehealth ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Jesse Richman, MDProvidence, RI · $7,587 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 444-8450 Dr. John Donahue, MDProvidence, RI · $219 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Joseph Ducharme, M.D.Providence, RI · $644 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 831-4592 Dr. Julie Boehm, M.D.Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-3611 Dr. King To, M.D.Providence, RI · $410 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 831-4592 Dr. Lenworth Johnson, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Lory Snady-mccoy, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Magdalena Krzystolik, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 453-4600 Dr. Marjorie Murphy, M.D.Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 831-4592 Dr. Melissa Simon, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) · Telehealth ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Michael Langue, M.D.Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-7008 Dr. Paul Greenberg, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 453-4600 Dr. Philip Rizzuto, MDProvidence, RI · $99 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 274-6622 Dr. Prabjot Channa, M.D.Providence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 444-6551 Dr. Pranjal Thakuria, MDProvidence, RI · $47 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Richard Bryan, MDProvidence, RI · $193 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 369-7773 Dr. Robert Bahr, MDProvidence, RI · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Dr. Robert Hofmann, M.D.Providence, RI · $296 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(401) 272-2020 Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Retinal detachment
Common questions
How many Ophthalmology providers are in Rhode Island?There are 84 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Rhode Island, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island offer telehealth?Yes. 3 of the 84 Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island (about 4%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Rhode Island have the most Ophthalmology providers?Providence (33), Warwick (18), East Providence (3) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island.
How many Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island received drug or device company payments?42 of 84 Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island (50%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Rhode Island treat?Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Ophthalmologists in Rhode Island work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 52 Ophthalmologists in Rhode Island enrolled in Medicare, 42% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 33% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 25% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Rhode Island work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Rhode Island hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Rhode Island Hospital in Providence; The Miriam Hospital in Providence; Roger Williams Medical Center in Providence.
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