Dr Richard L Blount, MD - Ophthalmology in Jackson, MS

Dr Richard L Blount, MD is a Ophthalmology physician based in Jackson, Mississippi. Dr Richard L Blount is licensed to practice in Mississippi (license number 05872) and his current practice location is 1190 N State St, Ste 403, Jackson, Mississippi. He can be reached at his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (601) 353-2020.

NPI number for Dr Richard L Blount is 1881699775 and his current mailing address is 1190 N State St, Ste 403, Jackson, Mississippi. He does not participate in medicare program and thus does not accept medicare assignments. His NPI Number is 1881699775.

Contact Information

Dr Richard L Blount, MD
1190 N State St, Ste 403,
Jackson, MS 39202-2413
(601) 353-2020
(601) 714-5110



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard L Blount
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Location1190 N State St, Jackson, Mississippi
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsDoes not participate in Medicare Program. He may not accept medicare assignment.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881699775
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2008

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard L Blount such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881699775NPI-NPPES
00012290MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 05872 (Mississippi)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard L Blount is NOT enrolled with medicare and thus cannot prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard L Blount, MD
1190 N State St, Ste 403,
Jackson, MS 39202-2413

Ph: (601) 353-2020
Dr Richard L Blount, MD
1190 N State St, Ste 403,
Jackson, MS 39202-2413

Ph: (601) 353-2020

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Ophthalmology Doctors in Jackson, MS

Dr. James John Corbett, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-6426    Fax: 601-984-6439
Dr. Nils K Mungan, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-5024    Fax: 601-815-3773
Dr. Taylor Franklin Smith, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    Fax: 601-714-5110
Linda P Brodell, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 2500 N State St, Jackson, MS 39216
Phone: 601-984-6426    
Dr. Ricky Gordon Russell, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 Marshall St, Suite 603, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-985-9120    Fax: 601-985-9122
Robert Elliott Browning, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    Fax: 601-352-5988
Charles Daniel Mcguffey, MD
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1200 N State St Ste 330, Jackson, MS 39202
Phone: 601-353-2020    

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