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

Dr. Richard Lewis Bendinger Jr., DO

Individual provider Family Medicine Physician · NPI 1558321786

Dr. Richard Lewis Bendinger Jr., DO is a Family Practice in Abbeville, Alabama. Graduated from R Franklin University of Med & SCI/Chicago Medical School in 1982, 44 years ago. Practices with Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates, a 30-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Alabama.

Years since qualifying
44
Trained at
R Franklin University of Med & SCI/Chicago Medical School
Licensed in
AL
In the registry since
2006
What do these letters mean?
DO — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
A fully licensed physician, trained like an MD with additional musculoskeletal training. Equivalent practice rights in all 50 states.

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Practice location Address checks out

615 Ozark Rd
Abbeville, AL 36310-2629
Phone: (334) 585-1171
Fax: (334) 585-1182
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Medicine Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207Q00000X · Licence DO89 (AL)

Record details

NPI number1558321786
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials DO
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedMarch 23, 2006
Last updated in NPPESJune 14, 2022
Certification dateJune 14, 2022

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyFAMILY PRACTICE
Medical schoolR FRANKLIN UNIVERSITY OF MED & SCI/CHICAGO MEDICAL SCHOOL
Graduated 1982 (44 years in practice)
Group practice Southeast Alabama Rural Health Associates — 30 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations4 on file with Medicare

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