Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Richard Kesten, M.D.
Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Shreveport, LA
- NPI 1609855766
- Accepts Medicare
- 32 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
1945 E 70Th St, Suite B
Shreveport, LA 711055347
(318) 797-1743 - Mailing address
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Po Box 52448
Shreveport, LA 711352448
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 17, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1994 — 32 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207L00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #12630R
- Medicaid
- LA #1543845
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1609855766. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
116
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$6,288
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 65 | 42 | $47 | |
64488 |
Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance | 32 | 30 | $67 | |
64447 |
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) | 19 | 18 | $57 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 22 peers in Shreveport Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 68. This provider delivers 1.7× the peer median.Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Kesten's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Kesten practices Anesthesiology Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Kesten practice?
Dr. Richard Kesten practices at 1945 E 70Th St, Shreveport, LA 711055347. Office phone: 3187971743.
What is Dr. Richard Kesten's NPI?
Dr. Richard Kesten's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1609855766, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Kesten accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Kesten accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Richard Kesten commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Injection of local anesthetic for abdominal wall pain control on both sides using imaging guidance (HCPCS 64488); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.