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RICHARD BENJAMIN LOU MD
NPI 1508081522
Surgery - Surgical Critical Care in Akron, OH

Active since April 16, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 PERKINS SQ, AKRON, OH 44308(330) 543-8224(330) 543-3648 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2016. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Richard Benjamin Lou Md NPPES

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

RICHARD BENJAMIN LOU MD (NPI 1508081522) is an individual surgical critical care provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.129332) and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508081522
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0102X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD BENJAMIN LOUCredential: MD
Location Address1 PERKINS SQAkron, OH 44308-1063
Mailing Address1 Perkins SqAkron, OH 44308-1063 · (330) 543-8224 · Fax (330) 543-3648
Phone(330) 543-8224
Fax(330) 543-3648
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Arkansas College Of MedicineGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 2016
✔ NPI 1508081522 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical Critical CareAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0102X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35.129332
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.
1 PERKINS SQ, Akron, OH 44308
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include MedMutual.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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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Richard Benjamin Lou Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID941453112
PECOS Enrollment IDI20161101002211
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Akron Children's Hospital

Childrens · Akron, OH
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number363303
Location1 Perkins SquareAkron, OH 44308 · Summit County

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

DR. HIBA KHANKAN M.D
Pediatrics
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-8178
AARON SWEENEY M.D.
Pediatrics
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-1000
KRITIKA SUKUMAR
Pediatrics
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-1000
JESSICA BARBIERI MS, RD, LD
Dietitian, Registered
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-0696
KIMBERLY NOCK APRN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-1000
DANIELLE GRACEN ERICKSEN DO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (515) 570-6448
MARGARET C MCBRIDE M.D.
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-8050
MICHAEL L. BOWMAN MD
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1 PERKINS SQ
AKRON, OH 44308
Summit County (330) 543-8004

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 Lou's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Lou is 1508081522. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2007.

Where is Richard Lou located?

Richard Lou practices at 1 Perkins Sq, Akron, OH 44308. The listed phone number is (330) 543-8224.

What is Richard Lou's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care, with taxonomy code 2086S0102X.

Is Richard Lou enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Lou is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Richard Lou accept?

Health plans from MedMutual list Richard Lou 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.

Is Richard Lou affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Lou is affiliated with Akron Children's Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Lou was last updated on August 9, 2016. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.