Dr Andrew Balford Riche, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Fort Smith, AR

Dr Andrew Balford Riche, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1997 and has 27 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. He is a member of the group practice Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities and his current practice location is 3224 S 70th St, Fort Smith, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (479) 785-2229.

Dr Andrew Balford Riche is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E2520) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1205878113.

Contact Information

Dr Andrew Balford Riche, MD
3224 S 70th St,
Fort Smith, AR 72903-5050
(479) 785-2229
(479) 478-6745

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Andrew Balford Riche
GenderMale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience27 Years
Location3224 S 70th St, Fort Smith, Arkansas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Andrew Balford Riche attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1997
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205878113
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/29/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911001615
  • Enrollment ID: I20070407000032

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Andrew Balford Riche such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205878113NPI-NPPES
143634001MedicaidAR

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology E2520 (Arkansas)Primary
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology MD.200550 (Louisiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Hospital Fort SmithFort smith, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Mercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities3870668510283

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Andrew Balford Riche allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMercy Clinic Fort Smith Communities
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1902073620
PECOS PAC ID: 3870668510
Enrollment ID: O20080814000789

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Andrew Balford Riche is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Andrew Balford Riche, MD
Po Box 10930,
Fort Smith, AR 72917-0930

Ph: (479) 785-2229
Dr Andrew Balford Riche, MD
3224 S 70th St,
Fort Smith, AR 72903-5050

Ph: (479) 785-2229

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