Richard Biddle Briggs, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Austin, TX

Richard Biddle Briggs, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Austin, Texas. He went to Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine and graduated in 1983 and has 41 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc and his current practice location is 1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235, Austin, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (512) 444-2015.

Richard Biddle Briggs is licensed to practice in Texas (license number G4856) 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 1699740712.

Contact Information

Richard Biddle Briggs, MD
1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235,
Austin, TX 78704-8931
(512) 444-2015
(512) 444-2010

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard Biddle Briggs
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience41 Years
Location1524 S Ih 35, Austin, Texas
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:
  • Richard Biddle Briggs attended and graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School Of Medicine in 1983
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1699740712
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 02/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/02/2017
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507816345
  • Enrollment ID: I20050128000508

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard Biddle Briggs such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1699740712NPI-NPPES
127741002MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology G4856 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc58908505495

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. Richard Biddle Briggs allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe University Of Texas At Austin
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1073066239
PECOS PAC ID: 2668559436
Enrollment ID: O20080408000293
Entity NameHowerton Eye Clinic, Pllc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811133507
PECOS PAC ID: 5890850549
Enrollment ID: O20090213000081

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. Richard Biddle Briggs 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
Richard Biddle Briggs, MD
1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235,
Austin, TX 78704-8931

Ph: (512) 444-2015
Richard Biddle Briggs, MD
1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235,
Austin, TX 78704-8931

Ph: (512) 444-2015

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