Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Shimer, MD
Surgery Physician (CMS: General Surgery) · Lake Charles, LA
- NPI 1508832924
- Accepts Medicare
- 29 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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2770 3Rd Ave Ste 120
Lake Charles, LA 706018994
(337) 494-4868
fax (337) 494-4870 - Mailing address
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Po Box 122342 Dept 2342
Dallas, TX 753120001
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- February 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 28, 2022
- Year of graduation
- 1997 — 29 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208600000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #14655R
- Medicaid
- LA #1140872
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1508832924. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
188
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$23,510
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 45 | 44 | $125 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 30 | 21 | $76 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 29 | 24 | $76 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 27 | 27 | $100 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 20 | 16 | $48 | |
47562 |
Removal of gallbladder using an endoscope | 13 | 13 | $643 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 13 | 12 | $53 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 11 | 11 | $63 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Lake Charles Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 39. This provider delivers 4.8× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$545
Transactions
7
Manufacturers
5
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerecis Limited | 2 | $356.17 | |
| Intuitive Surgical, INC. | 1 | $102.65 | |
| Novo Nordisk INC | 2 | $52.29 | |
| ConvaTec INC. | 1 | $17.74 | |
| Ethicon US, LLC | 1 | $16.48 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
52
Patients
46
Total drug cost
$388
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 52 | 46 | $388 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Shimer's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Shimer practices Surgery Physician in Lake Charles, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Shimer practice?
Dr. Richard Shimer practices at 2770 3Rd Ave Ste 120, Lake Charles, LA 706018994. Office phone: 3374944868.
What is Dr. Richard Shimer's NPI?
Dr. Richard Shimer's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508832924, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Shimer accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Shimer accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Shimer commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.