Dr Richard J Williams, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Alexandria, LA

Dr Richard J Williams, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease" physician in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas and graduated in 1964 and has 60 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Cardiovascular Surgery Of Alexandria Llc and his current practice location is 211 4th St, Box 30163, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 767-5878.

Dr Richard J Williams is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 14778R) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1093705659.

Contact Information

Dr Richard J Williams, MD
211 4th St, Box 30163,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421
(318) 767-5878
(318) 767-5887



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard J Williams
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience60 Years
Location211 4th St, Alexandria, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard J Williams attended and graduated from University Of Texas Southwestern Medical School At Dallas in 1964
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1093705659
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/09/2014
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335154947
  • Enrollment ID: I20060217000138

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard J Williams such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1093705659NPI-NPPES
1130711MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 14778R (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital
Christus St Frances Cabrini HospitalAlexandria, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cardiovascular Surgery Of Alexandria Llc80220450203

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Entity NameCardiovascular Surgery Of Alexandria Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1982735486
PECOS PAC ID: 8022045020
Enrollment ID: O20050721000247

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard J Williams, MD
211 4th St, Box 30163,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 767-5878
Dr Richard J Williams, MD
211 4th St, Box 30163,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 767-5878

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Alexandria, LA

Dr. Bruce W Barton, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Hafez Halawani, MD
Cardiovascular Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-448-6917    Fax: 318-448-6866
Dr. Arun K Karsan, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 4th St, Suite 2d, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-7867    Fax: 318-442-3015
Robert J Richards, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 211 4th St Ste 3f, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-625-4149    Fax: 877-525-2516
Dr. Kelly Ryder Letsinger, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
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Dr. Vikram Singh Nijjar, MD
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