Richard Choate, NP
NPI 1770012478 · Acute Care Nurse Practitioner · Shreveport, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Richard Choate, NP is a Acute Care Nurse Practitioner provider in Shreveport, LA (NPI 1770012478).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770012478
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Acute Care Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- NP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP09317 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
9 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
2,719 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 2,329 | $63 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 113 | $115 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 83 | $138 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 74 | $77 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 53 | $6 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 386 | 85 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 336 | 71 |
| Spironolactone | 302 | 95 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 238 | 86 |
| Bumetanide | 144 | 44 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 100 | 27 |
| Carvedilol | 98 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,351 across 85 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 2551 Greenwood Rd Ste 210Shreveport, LA 71103-3985Phone: (318) 635-0834Fax: (318) 636-2331
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2017-06-06
- Last updated
- 2021-06-22
- Certified
- 2021-06-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Richard Choate's NPI number?
- Richard Choate's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770012478, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Richard Choate's specialty?
- Richard Choate is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Richard Choate located?
- Richard Choate's practice location on file with NPPES is 2727 Hearne Ave Ste 301, Shreveport, LA 71103-3918.
- What is Richard Choate's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Richard Choate is (318) 631-6400.
- Does Richard Choate accept Medicare?
- Richard Choate is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Richard Choate's NPI active?
- Yes — Richard Choate's NPI (1770012478) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-06-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.