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DR. FREDERICK RANDALL KIRCHNER M.D.
NPI 1245259571
Ophthalmology in Shreveport, LA

Active since July 18, 2006PECOS Enrolled
471 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD., SHREVEPORT, LA 71106(318) 795-4770(318) 795-4775 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 12, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Frederick Randall Kirchner M.d. NPPES

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

DR. FREDERICK RANDALL KIRCHNER M.D. (NPI 1245259571) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (010890) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245259571
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. FREDERICK RANDALL KIRCHNERCredential: M.D.
Location Address471 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD.Shreveport, LA 71106
Mailing Address471 Ashley Ridge Blvd.Shreveport, LA 71106 · (318) 795-4770 · Fax (318) 795-4775
Phone(318) 795-4770
Fax(318) 795-4775
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 18, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 12, 2009
✔ NPI 1245259571 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 010890
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
471 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD., Shreveport, LA 71106
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Other Identifiers 7

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5K177LA · Medicare Number
Medicaid1148300LA
Medicare PIN5K1776742LA
Other075555501TX · Texas Medicaid Number
Other610748600AR · Arkansas Medicaid Number
Medicare UPINB60763LA
Other1053315846LA · Group Npi Number

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Frederick Randall Kirchner M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Frederick Kirchner reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
4.6 mi
Family Medicine
1541 KINGS HWY
Shreveport, LA 71103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 1,167 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1013374222 (318) 626-0000

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71106 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

STEPHAN K COOPER MD
Ophthalmology
471 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD.
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Caddo Parish (318) 795-4770

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 Frederick Kirchner's NPI number?

The NPI number for Frederick Kirchner is 1245259571. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 18, 2006.

Where is Frederick Kirchner located?

Frederick Kirchner practices at 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71106. The listed phone number is (318) 795-4770.

What is Frederick Kirchner's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Frederick Kirchner enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Frederick Kirchner is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Frederick Kirchner's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Frederick Kirchner reassigns Medicare benefits to Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice (Shreveport, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Frederick Kirchner's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Frederick Kirchner was last updated on January 12, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.