Richard Lochhead, MD - Medicare Neurosurgery in Boise, ID

Richard Lochhead, MD is a medicare enrolled "Neurological Surgery" physician in Boise, Idaho. He went to Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons and graduated in 2006 and has 18 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Neurosurgery. He is a member of the group practice Richard Lochhead Md Pllc and his current practice location is 6140 W. Curtisian Ave, Ste 400, Boise, Idaho. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (208) 327-5600.

Richard Lochhead is licensed to practice in Idaho (license number M-12072) 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 1578743522.

Contact Information

Richard Lochhead, MD
6140 W. Curtisian Ave, Ste 400,
Boise, ID 83604-8907
(208) 327-5600
(208) 327-5602



Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Lochhead
GenderMale
SpecialityNeurosurgery
Experience18 Years
Location6140 W. Curtisian Ave, Boise, Idaho
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 Lochhead attended and graduated from Columbia University College Of Physicians And Surgeons in 2006
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1578743522
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/07/2007
  • Last Update Date: 05/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870727340
  • Enrollment ID: I20131016001535

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Lochhead such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1578743522NPI-NPPES
21120OtherIDBLUE CROSS OF IDAHO
100001266946OtherIDREGENCE BLUESHIELD OF IDAHO
1578743522MedicaidID

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207T00000XNeurological Surgery M-12072 (Idaho)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
West Valley Medical CenterCaldwell, IDHospital
Treasure Valley HospitalBoise, IDHospital
Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital
St Luke's Regional Medical CenterBoise, IDHospital
Saint Alphonsus Medical Center - NampaNampa, IDHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Richard Lochhead Md Pllc59910192003

News Archive

Wilderness therapy programs are less dangerous than football games

Adolescents participating in wilderness and adventure therapy programs are at significantly less risk of injury than those playing football and are three times less likely to visit the emergency room for an injury than if they were at home, a new study by University of New Hampshire researchers finds.

Formation of blood vessels in tumors attacked from two angles

As soon as they have grown to pinhead size, tumors rely on the formation of new blood vessels - a process which is scientifically called angiogenesis. Interfering with this process (antiangiogenesis) is considered to be a promising approach in cancer medicine. However, those drugs that are already available for preventing the sprouting of new blood capillaries have failed to fulfill the high expectations placed on them.

Study finds higher rates of asthma and other lung diseases among bisexual adults

A new national study published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society finds that bisexual Americans had over two times the rates of asthma and other lung diseases as heterosexual adults.

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories launches new influenza and respiratory virus testing service

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories today launched a new, comprehensive influenza and respiratory virus testing service that will assist physicians in detecting a range of respiratory viruses including 2009 Influenza A H1N1, or "swine flu," as well as other influenza subtypes and common respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Richard Lochhead allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard Lochhead Md Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588063168
PECOS PAC ID: 5991019200
Enrollment ID: O20150730013076

News Archive

Wilderness therapy programs are less dangerous than football games

Adolescents participating in wilderness and adventure therapy programs are at significantly less risk of injury than those playing football and are three times less likely to visit the emergency room for an injury than if they were at home, a new study by University of New Hampshire researchers finds.

Formation of blood vessels in tumors attacked from two angles

As soon as they have grown to pinhead size, tumors rely on the formation of new blood vessels - a process which is scientifically called angiogenesis. Interfering with this process (antiangiogenesis) is considered to be a promising approach in cancer medicine. However, those drugs that are already available for preventing the sprouting of new blood capillaries have failed to fulfill the high expectations placed on them.

Study finds higher rates of asthma and other lung diseases among bisexual adults

A new national study published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society finds that bisexual Americans had over two times the rates of asthma and other lung diseases as heterosexual adults.

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories launches new influenza and respiratory virus testing service

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories today launched a new, comprehensive influenza and respiratory virus testing service that will assist physicians in detecting a range of respiratory viruses including 2009 Influenza A H1N1, or "swine flu," as well as other influenza subtypes and common respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Read more Medical News

› Verified 6 days ago

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 Lochhead 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 Lochhead, MD
6140 W. Curtisian Ave, Ste 400,
Boise, ID 83604-8907

Ph: (208) 327-5600
Richard Lochhead, MD
6140 W. Curtisian Ave, Ste 400,
Boise, ID 83604-8907

Ph: (208) 327-5600

News Archive

Wilderness therapy programs are less dangerous than football games

Adolescents participating in wilderness and adventure therapy programs are at significantly less risk of injury than those playing football and are three times less likely to visit the emergency room for an injury than if they were at home, a new study by University of New Hampshire researchers finds.

Formation of blood vessels in tumors attacked from two angles

As soon as they have grown to pinhead size, tumors rely on the formation of new blood vessels - a process which is scientifically called angiogenesis. Interfering with this process (antiangiogenesis) is considered to be a promising approach in cancer medicine. However, those drugs that are already available for preventing the sprouting of new blood capillaries have failed to fulfill the high expectations placed on them.

Study finds higher rates of asthma and other lung diseases among bisexual adults

A new national study published in Annals of the American Thoracic Society finds that bisexual Americans had over two times the rates of asthma and other lung diseases as heterosexual adults.

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories launches new influenza and respiratory virus testing service

ViraCor-IBT Laboratories today launched a new, comprehensive influenza and respiratory virus testing service that will assist physicians in detecting a range of respiratory viruses including 2009 Influenza A H1N1, or "swine flu," as well as other influenza subtypes and common respiratory viruses such as rhinovirus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) and human metapneumovirus (HMPV).

Read more News

› Verified 6 days ago


Neurological Surgery Doctors in Boise, ID

Kenneth M Little, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 190 E Bannock St, 10th Floor, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-381-5500    Fax: 208-381-2555
Bruce J Andersen, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1072 N Liberty St, Suite 303, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-367-4035    Fax: 208-367-7111
Roy Tyler Frizzell, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 222 N 2nd St, Ste 307, Boise, ID 83702
Phone: 208-344-1000    Fax: 208-344-1331
Michael V Hajjar, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 6140 W Curtisian Ave Ste 400, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-327-5600    Fax: 208-327-5602
Michael L Henbest, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 6140 Curtisian Ave, Suite 400, Boise, ID 83704
Phone: 208-367-3500    Fax: 208-367-2968
Dr. Donald John Blaskiewicz, M.D.
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 190 E Bannock St Fl 10, Boise, ID 83712
Phone: 208-381-5500    
Phillip Clayton Berryhill, MD
Neurological Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1075 N. Curtis Rd, Suite 201, Boise, ID 83706
Phone: 208-367-4000    Fax: 208-367-4052

Find & Compare Providers Near You: Find and compare doctors, nursing homes, hospitals, and other health care providers in your area that accept Medicare. Get information like: Find a doctor or clinician that accepts Medicare near you.

Doctors and clinicians: Doctors and clinicians include doctors, clinicians and groups who are qualified to practice in many specialties. Each specialty focuses on certain parts of the body, periods of life, conditions, or primary care. The doctors, clinicians, and groups listed here typically work in an office or clinic setting. Also those who currently accept Medicare are included.

Hospitals: Find information about Medicare-certified hospitals and long-term care hospitals in your area, including Veterans Administration medical centers and military hospitals, across the country. Long-term care hospitals serve critically ill and medically complex patients who require extended hospital care.

Data provided: Information on www.medicareusa.org is built using open data sources published by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) under Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

© 2024 MedicareUsa. All rights reserved. Maintained by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.