DR. RICHARD WILSON FINCHER M.D.
NPI 1831237494
Hospitalist in Monroe, LA
NPI Status: Active since February 02, 2007
Contact Information
309 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA
ZIP 71201
Phone: (318) 966-4541
Fax: (318) 966-4543
- Individual
- Male
- Hospitalist
- Accepts Insurance
About RICHARD FINCHER
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Richard Fincher, a provider established in Monroe, Louisiana with a medical specialization in Hospitalist. The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1831237494 assigned on February 2007. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 208M00000X with license number 019420 (LA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 3 years ago.
- NPI
- 1831237494
- Provider Name
- DR. RICHARD WILSON FINCHER M.D.
- Other Name
- RICHARD FINCHER M.D.
- Other Name Type
- Professional Name (2)
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 309 JACKSON ST MONROE, LA 71201
- Location Phone
- (318) 966-4541
- Location Fax
- (318) 966-4543
- Mailing Address
- 5959 S SHERWOOD FOREST BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
- Mailing Phone
- (318) 966-4541
- Mailing Fax
- (318) 966-4543
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- No
- Enumeration Date
- 02-02-2007
- Last Update Date
- 03-14-2023
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Location Map
Secondary Locations
- 411 Calypso St Ste 210
Monroe, LA 71201
(318) 966-6500
Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Hospitalist
- Taxonomy Code
- 208M00000X
- Type
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- License No.
- 019420
- License State
- LA
- Taxonomy Description
- Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Secondary Taxonomies
The provider has reported to the NPI enumerator additional taxonomy codes. Multiple taxonomy codes may represent subspecialties or other areas of specialization the provider maybe licensed to practice.
| No. | Taxonomy Code | Type | Classification / Specialization |
License No. (State) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 207RP1001X | Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians | Internal Medicine | 019420 (LA) |
Insurance Plans Accepted
According to publicly available information the provider might be accepting the following health plans from these health insurance companies:
- Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
- Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized - POS
- Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits - POS
*Please verify directly with this provider to make sure your insurance plan is currently accepted.
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 35 minutes
Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older)
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
This service was performed 56 times for 30 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
This service was performed 50 times for 26 patientsFollow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
This service was performed 62 times for 36 patientsThis procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1831237494, we treat the final digit (4) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 66. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (70 - 66 = 4).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 66 is 70. The difference is the calculated check digit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1831237494, enumerated as an "individual" on February 02, 2007.
The provider is located at 309 JACKSON ST MONROE, LA 71201 and the phone number is (318) 966-4541.
Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.
The provider might be accepting Accepts: HMO Louisiana. Please consult your insurance carrier or call the provider to verify.
