Richard M Walters, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Alexandria, LA

Richard M Walters, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Alexandria, Louisiana. He went to University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc and his current practice location is 231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 487-2020.

Richard M Walters is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 876062T) 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 1881655082.

Contact Information

Richard M Walters, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303
(318) 487-2020
(318) 445-7745



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameRichard M Walters
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience44 Years
Location231 Windermere Blvd, 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:
  • Richard M Walters attended and graduated from University Alabama Birmingham - School Of Optometry in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881655082
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 03/29/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/27/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3779540067
  • Enrollment ID: I20041218000004

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard M Walters such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881655082NPI-NPPES
1991201MedicaidLA
P00169994OtherTRAVELERS MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 876062T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Alexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc478964101022

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Provider NameAlexandria Eye And Laser Center, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538120985
PECOS PAC ID: 4789641010
Enrollment ID: O20041217000427

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Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497895130
PECOS PAC ID: 4688570955
Enrollment ID: O20070615000135

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Richard M Walters, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303-3538

Ph: (318) 487-2020
Richard M Walters, OD
231 Windermere Blvd,
Alexandria, LA 71303

Ph: (318) 487-2020

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Optometrist in Alexandria, LA

Dr. Toni Coates Harvey, O.D.
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Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 231 Windermere Blvd, Alexandria, LA 71303
Phone: 318-487-2020    Fax: 318-445-7745
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Phone: 318-445-5319    
Hunter Peterson, OD
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