Summary

Dr. Richard Sipes specializes in internal medicine and hospice & palliative medicine, bringing 28 years of experience to patient care. They graduated from the University of Missouri Columbia School of Medicine and provide comprehensive medical services in English. Their dual specialization allows them to offer both primary care and compassionate end-of-life support for patients and families.

Dr. Sipes practices at Christus Bossier Emergency Hospital and sees patients in Shreveport, Louisiana. They focus on treating substance use disorders, including teen substance abuse and heroin dependency. Their diagnostic expertise includes performing complete blood counts and hepatitis screening tests to monitor patient health. Patients have given Dr. Sipes an average rating of 4.5 stars for their care and expertise.

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Quick Facts

  • 4.5
  • 28 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Office Location

Dr. Richard Sipes - Apex Health

8625 Line AveShreveport, LA 71106

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Internal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal MedicineInternal Medicine
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4.5 
4.3 
28 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience 36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Filipino, English Speaks Hindi, Gujarati, English Speaks English
Shreveport , LABossier City , LAShreveport , LAShreveport , LA
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University of Santo Tomas Med School: N.H.L. Medical College Med School: Medical University of the Americas (West Indies)
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Ambetter
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • AmeriHealth - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan - Medicare
  • Cigna
  • Consolidated Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • Priority Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Thomas Sipes has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Hospice & Palliative Medicine
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss

Certifications, License, & Education

28 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI COLUMBIA SCHOOL OF MEDICINEGraduated in 1998

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Dr. Richard Sipes's office is located at 8625 Line Ave, Shreveport, LA, 71106.
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