Richard Fair, M.D.
NPI 1508144296 · Anesthesiology Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Fair, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1508144296).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1508144296
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 335720 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
14 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,804 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 498 | $117 |
| Testing for Presence of Drug, By Chemistry Analyzers80307 | 437 | $61 |
| Alcohol And/Or Substance (other Than Tobacco) Misuse Structured Assessment (e.g., Audit, Dast), and Brief Intervention, 5-14 MinutesG2011 | 156 | $16 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0480 | 135 | $112 |
| Drug Test(s), Definitive, Utilizing (1) Drug Identification Methods Able to Identify Individual Drugs and Distinguish Between Structural Isomers (but Not Necessarily Stereoisomers), Including, But Not Limited to Gc/Ms (any Type, Single Or Tandem) and Lc/MsG0482 | 76 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 34 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 812 | 384 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 291 | 153 |
| Gabapentin | 237 | 129 |
| Oxycodone Hcl | 220 | 110 |
| Pregabalin | 166 | 103 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 148 | 109 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$4,155 across 29 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2011-07-28
- Last updated
- 2023-07-17
- Certified
- 2023-07-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Fair's NPI number?
- Richard Fair's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1508144296, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Fair's specialty?
- Richard Fair is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Fair located?
- Richard Fair's practice location on file with NPPES is 1541 Kings Hwy, Shreveport, LA 71103-4228.
- What is Richard Fair's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Fair is (318) 626-0000.
- Does Richard Fair accept Medicare?
- Richard Fair is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Fair's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Fair's NPI (1508144296) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.