Dr Richard N Sherman, MD - Medicare Dermatology in New Orleans, LA

Dr Richard N Sherman, MD is a medicare enrolled "Dermatology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Dermatology. His current practice location is 2633 Napoleon Ave, Suite 815, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 899-7158.

Dr Richard N Sherman is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 020084) 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 1700889177.

Contact Information

Dr Richard N Sherman, MD
2633 Napoleon Ave, Suite 815,
New Orleans, LA 70115-7412
(504) 899-7158
(504) 899-7161

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard N Sherman
GenderMale
SpecialityDermatology
Experience36 Years
Location2633 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, 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 N Sherman attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1700889177
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2005
  • Last Update Date: 05/25/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971526195
  • Enrollment ID: I20060113000012

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard N Sherman such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1700889177NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207N00000XDermatology 020084 (Louisiana)Primary
207NS0135XDermatology - Procedural Dermatology 020084 (Louisiana)Secondary

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 N Sherman allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameRichard N Sherman Md Apmc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649563420
PECOS PAC ID: 6406034172
Enrollment ID: O20110628000503

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 N Sherman 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 N Sherman, MD
2633 Napoleon Ave, Suite 815,
New Orleans, LA 70115-7412

Ph: (504) 899-7158
Dr Richard N Sherman, MD
2633 Napoleon Ave, Suite 815,
New Orleans, LA 70115-7412

Ph: (504) 899-7158

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