Dr Richard Tate, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Opelousas, LA

Dr Richard Tate, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Opelousas, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport and graduated in 1972 and has 52 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Opelousas General Hospital Authority and his current practice location is 138 Lazaro Blvd, Suite A, Opelousas, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 942-2065.

Dr Richard Tate is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 011879) 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 1205838794.

Contact Information

Dr Richard Tate, MD
138 Lazaro Blvd, Suite A,
Opelousas, LA 70570-9126
(337) 942-2065
(337) 942-9964

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Richard Tate
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience52 Years
Location138 Lazaro Blvd, Opelousas, 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 Tate attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport in 1972
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1205838794
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/15/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2264453109
  • Enrollment ID: I20080605000199

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Richard Tate such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1205838794NPI-NPPES
1139297MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 011879 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Opelousas General Hospital Authority14563328656

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 Tate allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameOpelousas General Hospital Authority
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1750507281
PECOS PAC ID: 1456332865
Enrollment ID: O20040601000024

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 Tate 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 Tate, MD
138 Lazaro Blvd, Suite A,
Opelousas, LA 70570-9126

Ph: (337) 942-2065
Dr Richard Tate, MD
138 Lazaro Blvd, Suite A,
Opelousas, LA 70570-9126

Ph: (337) 942-2065

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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