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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
2770 3Rd Ave Ste 120
Lake Charles, LA 706018994
(337) 494-4868
fax (337) 494-4870
Mailing address
Po Box 122342 Dept 2342
Dallas, TX 753120001

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$545

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.