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Dr. Richard Sipes, MD
Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Hospice and Palliative Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Internal Medicine Physician · Shreveport, LA
- NPI 1528063252
- Accepts Medicare
- 28 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
8625 Line Ave Ste E
Shreveport, LA 711066107
(318) 935-6177
fax (888) 935-4748
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2005 — 21 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 11, 2023
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RA0401X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Louisiana #13289R
- Medicaid
- LA #1578827
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1528063252. Last verified May 11, 2026.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$334
Transactions
12
Manufacturers
4
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc | 1 | $125.00 | |
| Indivior Inc. | 6 | $106.59 | |
| Braeburn Inc. | 4 | $83.91 | |
| E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C. | 1 | $18.21 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
487
Patients
161
Total drug cost
$62,769
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl | Generic | 137 | 35 | $7,393 |
| Buprenorphine-Naloxone (Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hcl) | Brand | 91 | 22 | $10,084 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 36 | 28 | $178 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | Generic | 33 | 26 | $221 |
| Clonidine Hcl | Generic | 32 | 26 | $84 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 31 | 11 | $617 |
| Methylprednisolone | Generic | 25 | 0 | $687 |
| Lorazepam | Generic | 23 | 0 | $133 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | Generic | 21 | 13 | $210 |
| Sublocade (Buprenorphine) | Brand | 21 | 0 | $42,844 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Richard Sipes's medical specialty?
Dr. Richard Sipes practices Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician in Shreveport, LA.
Where does Dr. Richard Sipes practice?
Dr. Richard Sipes practices at 8625 Line Ave Ste E, Shreveport, LA 711066107. Office phone: 3189356177.
What is Dr. Richard Sipes's NPI?
Dr. Richard Sipes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528063252, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Richard Sipes accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Richard Sipes accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.