Quick answers
- Which hospitals does Richard T. Shimer work at?
- Medicare's official clinician data lists Richard T. Shimer at 1 hospital: Lake Charles Memorial Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
- Where does Richard T. Shimer see patients?
- Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Lake Charles, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
- What is Richard T. Shimer's specialty?
- Medicare lists General Surgery as the primary specialty.
- Does Richard T. Shimer accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Richard T. Shimer accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- What is the phone number for Richard T. Shimer?
- (337) 494-4868, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
- What is Richard T. Shimer's NPI number?
- 1508832924. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Hospitals where Richard T. Shimer works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Richard T. Shimer at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.
- Lake Charles Memorial HospitalLake Charles, LA · Acute Care Hospital · CCN 190060
Practice locations
Addresses where Richard T. Shimer is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- 2770 3rd Ave, Suite 120Lake Charles, LA 70601 (337) 494‑4868
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Richard T. Shimer as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).
- LCMS Surgical Associates of Southwest Lousiana, LLC7 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Lake Charles
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lake Charles, LA — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Medical College Of Pennsylvania |
| Graduation year | 1997 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1508832924 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians