Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson, O D - Medicare Optometrist in Marrero, LA

Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson, O D is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Marrero, Louisiana. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 5128 Lapalco Blvd, Ste H, Marrero, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 347-9988.

Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1091-296T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She may accept medicare assignments (which means she may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1538248190.

Contact Information

Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson, O D
5128 Lapalco Blvd, Ste H,
Marrero, LA 70072-4249
(504) 347-9988
(504) 347-5003

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Diedra Lynn Richardson
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience33 Years
Location5128 Lapalco Blvd, Marrero, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. She may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538248190
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234328758
  • Enrollment ID: I20110113000678

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538248190NPI-NPPES
1976261MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1091-296T (Louisiana)Primary

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 Diedra Lynn Richardson 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 Diedra Lynn Richardson, O D
2551 Saint Nick Dr,
New Orleans, LA 70131-5133

Ph: (504) 347-9988
Dr Diedra Lynn Richardson, O D
5128 Lapalco Blvd, Ste H,
Marrero, LA 70072-4249

Ph: (504) 347-9988

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