RICHARD S. BARTON M.D. – NPI #1275529083
Orthopaedic Surgery

An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Orthopaedic Surgery

RICHARD BARTON is an orthopaedic surgeon located in SHREVEPORT, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1275529083 to RICHARD BARTON on September 27, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207XX0005X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Feb 06, 2025. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for RICHARD BARTON below.

NPI Profile for
RICHARD S. BARTON

NPI Number
1275529083
Enumeration Date

(more than 20 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
RICHARD S. BARTON
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
7925 YOUREE DR STE 200
SHREVEPORT, LA 71105-5134
Phone: (318) 212-3610 Fax: (318) 212-3709
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Feb 06, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for RICHARD BARTON

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1627461
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207XX0005X
- Orthopaedic Surgery / Sports Medicine (Primary)		 LA 15529R

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Additional Information

Education
BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE - Graduated 1999
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
RICHARD BARTON is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • CHRISTUS SHREVEPORT-BOSSIER HEALTH SYSTEM
      1453 E BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71105
    • OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT
      1541 KINGS HIGHWAY
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
    • OCHSNER LSU HEALTH SHREVEPORT-ST MARY MEDICAL CENT
      1 ST MARY PLACE
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71101
    • WILLIS KNIGHTON MEDICAL CENTER, INC
      2600 GREENWOOD ROAD
      SHREVEPORT, LA 71103
  • HOME HEALTH AGENCY
    • ELARA CARING
      332 LAKE ROAD
      MANSFIELD, LA 71052

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