Richard Gitter, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Metairie, LA

Richard Gitter, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Metairie, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Gitter Vein Institute and his current practice location is 1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 100, Metairie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 833-0111.

Richard Gitter is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD.205267) 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 1487635215.

Contact Information

Richard Gitter, MD
1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 100,
Metairie, LA 70001-2082
(504) 833-0111
(504) 833-0114



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Gitter
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience32 Years
Location1 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, 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:
  • Richard Gitter attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487635215
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/09/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/14/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9830167758
  • Enrollment ID: I20120731000287

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Gitter such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487635215NPI-NPPES
051525161MedicaidAL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 00022637 (Alabama)Secondary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) MD.205267 (Louisiana)Primary
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 0101055752 (Virginia)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Gitter Vein Institute08404564222

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameGitter Vein Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1295095735
PECOS PAC ID: 0840456422
Enrollment ID: O20120726000015

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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 Gitter 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 Gitter, MD
1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 100,
Metairie, LA 70001-2082

Ph: (504) 833-0111
Richard Gitter, MD
1 Galleria Blvd, Suite 100,
Metairie, LA 70001-2082

Ph: (504) 833-0111

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Metairie, LA

Dr. James Mansel Tubb, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4228 Houma Blvd, Suite 300, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-2222    Fax: 504-454-2388
Dr. Harry Allen Roach, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-2222    Fax: 504-454-2388
Dr. Tod Clement Engelhardt, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-2222    Fax: 504-454-2388
Dr. Rudolph F Weichert Iii, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 501 Rue Saint Peter, Unit 111, Metairie, LA 70005
Phone: 504-833-1304    Fax: 504-834-1306
Dr. Michael Nelson Brothers, M.D.
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4228 Houma Blvd Ste 130, Metairie, LA 70006
Phone: 504-454-2222    Fax: 504-454-2388

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