Dr Richard H Tupler, MD - Medicare Diagnostic Radiology in New Orleans, LA

Dr Richard H Tupler, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Diagnostic Radiology" physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. He went to University Of Florida College Of Medicine and graduated in 1988 and has 36 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Diagnostic Radiology. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (504) 842-4000.

Dr Richard H Tupler is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 09720R) 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 1487659496.

Contact Information

Dr Richard H Tupler, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121
(504) 842-4000
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard H Tupler
GenderMale
SpecialityDiagnostic Radiology
Experience36 Years
Location1514 Jefferson Highway, New Orleans, Louisiana
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 Richard H Tupler attended and graduated from University Of Florida College Of Medicine in 1988
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1487659496
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/16/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/19/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5193621514
  • Enrollment ID: I20040407000954

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard H Tupler such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1487659496NPI-NPPES
1972177MedicaidLA
04827513MedicaidMS

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 09720R (Louisiana)Primary
2085B0100XRadiology - Body Imaging MD.09720R (Louisiana)Secondary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Clinic FoundationNew orleans, LAHospital
Ochsner Medical Center-kennerKenner, LAHospital
St Bernard Parish HospitalChalmette, LAHospital
St Charles Parish HospitalLuling, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

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 Richard H Tupler allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

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 Richard H Tupler 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 Richard H Tupler, MD
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Dr Richard H Tupler, MD
1514 Jefferson Highway,
New Orleans, LA 70121

Ph: (504) 842-4000

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