Richard B Thompson, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Lincoln, NE

Richard B Thompson, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Lincoln, Nebraska. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 1999 and has 25 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc and his current practice location is 1500 S 48th St Ste 400, Lincoln, Nebraska. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (402) 483-3255.

Richard B Thompson is licensed to practice in Nebraska (license number 26339) 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 1699989772.

Contact Information

Richard B Thompson, MD
1500 S 48th St Ste 400,
Lincoln, NE 68506-1278
(402) 483-3255
(402) 483-3259



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard B Thompson
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience25 Years
Location1500 S 48th St Ste 400, Lincoln, Nebraska
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:
  • Richard B Thompson attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 1999
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699989772
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/09/2007
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4981778594
  • Enrollment ID: I20110922000658

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard B Thompson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699989772NPI-NPPES
26339OtherNEMEDICAL LICENSE
47084496100MedicaidNE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 26339 (Nebraska)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Chi Health Nebraska HeartLincoln, NEHospital
Chi Health St. FrancisGrand island, NEHospital
Chi Health St. ElizabethLincoln, NEHospital
Columbus Community HospitalColumbus, NEHospital
York General HospitalYork, NEHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Chi Health Clinic Specialty Llc4789098443234

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameAlegent Creighton Clinic
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1548287907
PECOS PAC ID: 1951210418
Enrollment ID: O20040407001314

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Entity NameChi Health Clinic Specialty Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1285138065
PECOS PAC ID: 4789098443
Enrollment ID: O20210121000492

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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. Richard B Thompson is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard B Thompson, MD
1600 S 48th St, Suite 600,
Lincoln, NE 68506-1283

Ph: (402) 483-3333
Richard B Thompson, MD
1500 S 48th St Ste 400,
Lincoln, NE 68506-1278

Ph: (402) 483-3255

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6200 Black Forest Dr, Lincoln, NE 68516
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Giles S Hedderich, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526
Phone: 402-328-3000    
Ryan C. Shelstad, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 S 48th St Ste 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: 402-483-3333    Fax: 402-483-3297
Ronald K Jex, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526
Phone: 402-328-3000    
Deepak M Gangahar, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 7440 S 91st St, Lincoln, NE 68526
Phone: 402-489-6555    Fax: 402-328-3770
Robert A. Oakes, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1500 S 48th St Ste 400, Lincoln, NE 68506
Phone: 402-483-3255    Fax: 402-483-3259

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