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RICHARD TIPERY AKIN M.D., D.D.S.
NPI 1194996637
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since March 12, 2008Opted out of Medicare · through Jan 2, 2027
614 CONNELLS PARK LN, BATON ROUGE, LA 70806(225) 927-3463(225) 927-8507 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 8, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Tipery Akin M.d., D.d.s. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RICHARD TIPERY AKIN M.D., D.D.S. (NPI 1194996637) is an individual oral & maxillofacial surgery provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (LA5084) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He has opted out of Medicare through January 2, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194996637
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204E00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD TIPERY AKINCredential: M.D., D.D.S.
Location Address614 CONNELLS PARK LNBaton Rouge, LA 70806-6534
Mailing Address614 Connells Park LnBaton Rouge, LA 70806-6534 · (225) 927-3463 · Fax (225) 927-8507
Phone(225) 927-3463
Fax(225) 927-8507
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateMarch 12, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 8, 2015
✔ NPI 1194996637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOral & Maxillofacial SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204E00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · LA5084
Definition
Oral and maxillofacial surgeons are trained to recognize and treat a wide spectrum of diseases, injuries and defects in the head, neck, face, jaws and the hard and soft tissues of the oral and maxillofacial region. They are also trained to administer anesthesia, and provide care in an office setting. They are trained to treat problems such as the extraction of wisdom teeth, misaligned jaws, tumors and cysts of the jaw and mouth, and to perform dental implant surgery.
614 CONNELLS PARK LN, Baton Rouge, LA 70806
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINI24591LA
Other$$$$$$$$$0LA · Bcbs Id
Medicaid1850845LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Guardian.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Richard Tipery Akin M.d., D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 2, 2013 through January 2, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateJanuary 2, 2013
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughJanuary 2, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Richard Akin's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Akin is 1194996637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 12, 2008.

Where is Richard Akin located?

Richard Akin practices at 614 Connells Park Ln, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. The listed phone number is (225) 927-3463.

What is Richard Akin's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery with taxonomy code 204E00000X.

Is Richard Akin enrolled in Medicare?

No. Richard Akin has opted out of Medicare through January 2, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

What insurance does Richard Akin accept?

Health plans from Guardian list Richard Akin as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Akin was last updated on January 8, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.