Robert J Richards, MD - Medicare Gastroenterology in Alexandria, LA

Robert J Richards, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology" physician in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1982 and has 42 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Gastroenterology. He is a member of the group practice Rapides Regional Physician Group, Specialty Care, Llc and his current practice location is 211 4th St Ste 3f, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 625-4149.

Robert J Richards is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2015-0273) 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 1033143797.

Contact Information

Robert J Richards, MD
211 4th St Ste 3f,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421
(318) 625-4149
(877) 525-2516



Physician's Profile

Full NameRobert J Richards
GenderMale
SpecialityGastroenterology
Experience42 Years
Location211 4th St Ste 3f, 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:
  • Robert J Richards attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1982
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1033143797
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/10/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/04/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840382305
  • Enrollment ID: I20171024000490

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Robert J Richards such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1033143797NPI-NPPES
431084YY54OtherNMMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RG0100XInternal Medicine - Gastroenterology MD2015-0273 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Rapides Regional Medical CenterAlexandria, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Rapides Regional Physician Group, Specialty Care, Llc337564646634

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Entity NameRapides Healthcare System Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1366618837
PECOS PAC ID: 0446163158
Enrollment ID: O20040412001031

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Entity NameRapides Regional Physician Group, Specialty Care, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1043309016
PECOS PAC ID: 3375646466
Enrollment ID: O20070309000364

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Robert J Richards, MD
201 4th St Ste 3f,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 625-4149
Robert J Richards, MD
211 4th St Ste 3f,
Alexandria, LA 71301-8421

Ph: (318) 625-4149

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Alexandria, LA

Dr. Bruce W Barton, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 4th St Ste 3d, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-473-9701    Fax: 318-473-9705
Dr. Hafez Halawani, MD
Gastroenterology
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.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 201 4th St, Suite 2d, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-442-7867    Fax: 318-442-3015
Dr. Kelly Ryder Letsinger, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 3330 Masonic Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-320-4422    
Dr. Vikram Singh Nijjar, MD
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2108 Texas Ave, Suite 2061, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-448-1041    Fax: 318-448-0895
Dr. Naseem A Jaffrani, M.D.
Gastroenterology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 501 Medical Center Dr, Suite 250, Alexandria, LA 71301
Phone: 318-473-4613    Fax: 318-445-7129

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