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Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer MD

Surgery Physician

  •  Gender: Male
  •  Experience: 24 years
  •  Graduated from: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
  •  Graduation year: 1997
  •  Sole propriator: No

About Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer

He is located at 2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, , in Lake Charles, LA 70601. Can help patients with the following: Appendicitis, Colon Cancer, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pilonidal Cyst and Sebaceous Cyst. Appointment can be made via the phone number (337) 494-4868. He is affiliated with 1 practices and 1 hospitals.

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer - Address, Phone & Website

2770 3rd Ave Ste 120, , Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-4868

Conditions treated

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer , being an surgery physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer .

Achalasia
Anal Fissure
Appendicitis
Boils
Cancer
Colon Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Cyst
Diverticulosis
Enlarged Spleen
Esophageal Cancer
Gallstones
Gangrene
Heart Disease
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Lymphedema
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pilonidal Cyst
Sebaceous Cyst
Ulcerative Colitis

Medical Specialties & Taxonomy codes

Primary Specialty Taxonomy Code
Yes Surgery Physician 208600000X

Licenses

State License Number
Louisiana 14655R

Procedures Performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer

Central Line Placement
59%
Gallbladder Removal
64%
Hernia Repair
33%
Accepted Insurance Plans* – Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer
  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  2. Medicare

*Note: Insurance coverage may vary. Please call the office to confirm if your plan is accepted.

Payments received

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Drug payment

Drug Amount
Globus Medical $221.00
Halyard Health $111.00
Ethicon Us $42.00

Other

Item Amount
Travel and Lodging $207.00
Food and Beverage $168.00

Spoken languages

  • English

Education & Medical Training

Medical College Of Pennsylvania

Graduated in 1997.

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer - Affiliated Medical Practices

Surgical Associates of Southwest Louisiana

2770 3rd Avenue

Lake Charles, 70601 LA

(337) 494-4868

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer - Affiliated hospitals

LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

1701 OAK PARK BLVD

LAKE CHARLES, 70601 LA

(337) 494-3000

Questions & Answers

Is Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer affiliated with any hospitals?

Yes, Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer is affiliated with LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL.

What conditions does Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer treat?

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer treats conditions such as Appendicitis, Colon Cancer, Hernia, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Pilonidal Cyst, Sebaceous Cyst. For the full list see this list.

Is Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer affiliated with any medical practices?

Yes, Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer is affiliated with Surgical Associates of Southwest Louisiana.

Does Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer see patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer sees patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Where can I see Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer ?

You can visit Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer 's at their office located at 2770 3rd Ave Ste 120 in Lake Charles, LA 70601.

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