Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.
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Dr. Alan B Richards, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1992709745

Dr. Alan B Richards, MD is an Ophthalmology in Shreveport, Louisiana. Graduated from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas in 1975, 51 years ago. Practices with LSU Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice, a 569-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
51
Trained at
University of Texas Southwestern Medical School at Dallas
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

112 Waters Edge Dr
Shreveport, LA 71106-7774
Phone: (318) 455-5569
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Specialties & licences

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207WX0110X · Licence MD.05012R (LA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 05012R (LA)

Record details

NPI number1992709745
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 9, 2005
Last updated in NPPESNovember 24, 2025
Certification dateNovember 24, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SOUTHWESTERN MEDICAL SCHOOL AT DALLAS
Graduated 1975 (51 years in practice)
Group practice Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice — 569 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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