Dr Richard Nelson Fair, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Shreveport, LA

Dr Richard Nelson Fair, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine and graduated in 2011 and has 13 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. He is a member of the group practice Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 626-0000.

Dr Richard Nelson Fair is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 335720) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1508144296.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Nelson Fair, MD
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
(318) 626-0000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Nelson Fair
GenderMale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience13 Years
Location1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Richard Nelson Fair attended and graduated from University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine in 2011
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508144296
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/28/2011
  • Last Update Date: 07/17/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4789813049
  • Enrollment ID: I20230730000100

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Nelson Fair such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508144296NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LP2900XAnesthesiology - Pain Medicine 335720 (Louisiana)Secondary
207L00000XAnesthesiology 335720 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport-st Mary Medical CentShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice4082902721534

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Richard Nelson Fair allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Richard Nelson Fair is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Richard Nelson Fair, MD
1512 W Kirby Pl,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3822

Ph: (318) 626-0287
Dr Richard Nelson Fair, MD
1541 Kings Hwy,
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Ph: (318) 626-0000

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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