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Richard Biddle Briggs, MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1699740712

Richard Biddle Briggs, MD is an Ophthalmology in Austin, Texas. Graduated from Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1983, 43 years ago. Practices with Howerton Eye Clinic, PLLC, a 5-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Texas.

Years since qualifying
43
Trained at
Texas Tech University Health Science Center School of Medicine
Licensed in
TX
In the registry since
2006
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

1524 S Ih 35 Ste 235
Austin, TX 78704-8931
Phone: (512) 444-2015
Fax: (512) 444-2010
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence G4856 (TX)

Record details

NPI number1699740712
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedFebruary 22, 2006
Last updated in NPPESMay 2, 2017
Mailing address1524 S Ih 35, Suite 235, Austin, TX 78704-8931

Medicare enrollment

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

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolTEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Graduated 1983 (43 years in practice)
Group practice Howerton Eye Clinic, Pllc — 5 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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