Richard Sipes, MD
NPI 1528063252 · Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Sipes, MD is a Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1528063252).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528063252
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13289R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
21 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Buprenorphine Hcl | 123 | 36 |
| Buprenorphine Hcl/Naloxone Hclbrand: Buprenorphine-Naloxone | 103 | 26 |
| Clonazepam | 30 | — |
| Trazodone Hcl | 28 | 20 |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 23 | 19 |
| Omeprazole | 21 | — |
| Gabapentin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$334 across 12 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
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2023-09-11
- Certified
- 2023-09-11
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Sipes's NPI number?
- Richard Sipes's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528063252, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Sipes's specialty?
- Richard Sipes is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Addiction Medicine (Internal Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Richard Sipes located?
- Richard Sipes's practice location on file with NPPES is 8625 Line Ave Ste E, Shreveport, LA 71106-6107.
- What is Richard Sipes's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Sipes is (318) 935-6177.
- Does Richard Sipes accept Medicare?
- Richard Sipes is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Sipes's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Sipes's NPI (1528063252) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-11.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.