Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Richard Dinkins, M.D.

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Independence, LA

  • NPI 1093760654
  • 25 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
52579 Highway 51 South, Lallie Kemp Lsu Hospital
Independence, LA 70443
(985) 878-1366
fax (985) 878-1308
Mailing address
1318 Washington Ave.
New Orleans, LA 70130

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
June 17, 2010
Year of graduation
2001 — 25 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Indiana #01056400A
Medicaid (2)
LA #1885401 · IN #200400290

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1093760654. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,076
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$28,069
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J1100 Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg 260 24 $0
J0696 Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg 156 38 $0
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 81 76 $82
96372 Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 66 46 $13
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 59 54 $116
80053 Blood test, comprehensive group of blood chemicals 42 39 $10
85025 Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count 42 40 $8
81003 Automated urinalysis test 38 37 $2
99203 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes 36 36 $100
71046 X-ray of chest, 2 views 33 33 $31

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Independence Emergency Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 52. This provider delivers 21× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
88
Patients
85
Total drug cost
$975
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 28 28 $668
Prednisone Generic 25 23 $49
Azithromycin Generic 13 12 $76
Clindamycin Hcl Generic 11 11 $76
Mupirocin Generic 11 11 $105

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Richard Dinkins's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Dinkins practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Independence, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Dinkins practice?
Dr. Richard Dinkins practices at 52579 Highway 51 South, Independence, LA 70443. Office phone: 9858781366.
What is Dr. Richard Dinkins's NPI?
Dr. Richard Dinkins's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093760654, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Dinkins accept Medicare assignment?
Dr. Richard Dinkins does not accept Medicare assignment for all services. Patients may be billed amounts beyond Medicare-allowed charges.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Dinkins commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg (HCPCS J1100); Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg (HCPCS J0696); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.