Richard O Bessent, M D - Medicare in Covington, LA

Richard O Bessent, M D is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Covington, Louisiana. His current practice location is 1120 N Highway 190, Covington, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 893-5777.

Richard O Bessent is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 05079R) 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 1396822953.

Contact Information

Richard O Bessent, M D
1120 N Highway 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5178
(985) 893-5777
(985) 892-6285

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Physician's Profile

Full NameRichard O Bessent
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location1120 N Highway 190, Covington, 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:
  • Richard O Bessent attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1396822953
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/01/2006
  • Last Update Date: 04/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Richard O Bessent such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1396822953NPI-NPPES
1329509MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 05079R (Louisiana)Primary

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 O Bessent 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 O Bessent, M D
1120 N Highway 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5178

Ph: (985) 893-5777
Richard O Bessent, M D
1120 N Highway 190,
Covington, LA 70433-5178

Ph: (985) 893-5777

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