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RICHARD KESTEN M.D.
NPI 1609855766
Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Active since January 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B, SHREVEPORT, LA 71105(318) 797-1743 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 17, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Richard Kesten M.d. NPPES

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

RICHARD KESTEN M.D. (NPI 1609855766) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (12630R) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609855766
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameRICHARD KESTENCredential: M.D.
Location Address1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE BShreveport, LA 71105-5347
Mailing AddressPo Box 52448Shreveport, LA 71135-2448 · (318) 797-1743
Phone(318) 797-1743
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical School At San AntonioGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateJanuary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 17, 2011
✔ NPI 1609855766 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 12630R
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
1945 E 70TH ST, Shreveport, LA 71105
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5A889LA
Medicare UPING77669LA
Medicaid1543845LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include 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 Kesten M.d. 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 ID6709881113
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110120001012
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
105 services73 patients
Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance 64488
This procedure involves injecting a local anesthetic into the abdominal wall to manage pain. It's carried out on both sides of the abdomen using imaging guidance for precision. This helps numb the area, providing relief from discomfort.
45 services43 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
38 services37 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into arm nerve bundle (brachial plexus) 64415
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent or steroid into your arm's nerve bundle. It's done to manage pain or inflammation. The injection helps block nerve signals that cause discomfort, providing relief. It's a safe, common procedure.
20 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Willis Knighton Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Shreveport, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190111
Location2600 Greenwood RoadShreveport, LA 71103 · Caddo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 17

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

DAVID J BELLEW DDS PC
Dentist (General Practice)
1945 E 70TH ST, STE D
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-4550
PIERREMONT ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743
ERICA A HUGHES LMSW
Social Worker
1945 E 70TH ST
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 658-9927
LEX HUBBARD M.D.
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743
DANA S WHEELER M.D.
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743
DAKSHA TURAKHIA M.D.
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743
REGIONAL ANESTHESIA CONSULTANTS
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743
ROBERT CRAIG JONES MD
Anesthesiology
1945 E 70TH ST, SUITE B
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
Caddo Parish (318) 797-1743

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 Kesten's NPI number?

The NPI number for Richard Kesten is 1609855766. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 17, 2006.

Where is Richard Kesten located?

Richard Kesten practices at 1945 E 70th St Suite B, Shreveport, LA 71105. The listed phone number is (318) 797-1743.

What is Richard Kesten's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Richard Kesten enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Richard Kesten 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 Kesten accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Richard Kesten 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 Kesten affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Richard Kesten is affiliated with Willis Knighton Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Richard Kesten was last updated on November 17, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 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.