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RICHARD THOMAS SIPES MD
NPI 1528063252
Internal Medicine - Addiction Medicine in Shreveport, LA

Active since June 17, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8625 LINE AVE STE E, SHREVEPORT, LA 71106(318) 935-6177(888) 935-4748 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 15, 2020, Jan 7, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Richard Thomas Sipes Md NPPES

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

RICHARD THOMAS SIPES MD (NPI 1528063252) is an individual addiction medicine provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (13289R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1528063252
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RA0401X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD THOMAS SIPESCredential: MD
Location Address8625 LINE AVE STE EShreveport, LA 71106-6107
Mailing Address8625 Line Ave Ste EShreveport, LA 71106-6107 · (318) 935-6177 · Fax (888) 935-4748
Phone(318) 935-6177
Fax(888) 935-4748
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2023
✔ NPI 1528063252 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Addiction MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RA0401X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 13289R
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of addiction disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine can obtain a Certificate of Added Qualifications in the field of Addiction Medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 13289R (LA)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineTaxonomy 207RH0002X · License 13289R (LA)
8625 LINE AVE STE E, Shreveport, LA 71106
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Other Identifiers 2

Other385661030DLA · Bcbs
Medicaid1578827LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, HMO Louisiana.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 Thomas Sipes 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 ID8527049840
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040525000111
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.

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
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 2

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

APEX HEALTH LLC
Clinic/Center
8625 LINE AVE STE E
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Caddo Parish (318) 935-6177
CARDINAL CARE LLC
Internal Medicine (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
8625 LINE AVE STE E
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
Caddo Parish (318) 935-6177

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 Sipes's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Sipes is 1528063252. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2005.

Where is Richard Sipes located?

Richard Sipes practices at 8625 Line Ave Ste E, Shreveport, LA 71106. The listed phone number is (318) 935-6177.

What is Richard Sipes's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Addiction Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RA0401X.

Is Richard Sipes enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Sipes 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 Sipes accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and HMO Louisiana list Richard Sipes 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 Sipes was last updated on September 11, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.