RICHARD SIPES, MD
Richard T. Sipes, M.D.
Direct Primary Care
Expert management of complex adult health needs, from routine wellness to chronic disease.
Credentials & Training
Federally verified- Credential
- MD
- Medical school
- University of Missouri, Columbia School of Medicine
- Graduated
- 1998
- Medicare specialty
- Internal Medicine
- Also practices
- Hospice/Palliative Care
- Group practice
- Bhg Lxii LLC · 2 clinicians
- Medicare assignment
- Accepted — bills the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full
Sourced from the CMS Doctors & Clinicians national file, last checked October 2026.
About
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults. Richard Sipes, MD practices within a group setting in Shreveport, Louisiana. Patients access care through a direct-pay model.
The field of internal medicine manages acute and chronic conditions across the lifespan. Care encompasses managing complex issues such as heart disease, diabetes, kidney disease, and managing overall wellness for adults.
The practice operates as a direct-pay service, meaning patients pay for services directly rather than solely through insurance billing. Medicare assignment is accepted by the group.
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Patients Served
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does an internist provide?
Internal medicine focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of complex illnesses in adults, managing conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and kidney disease.
Does this doctor handle end-of-life care?
The provider's specialty includes Hospice/Palliative Care, which focuses on providing comfort and support for patients with serious illnesses.
Is this practice accepting insurance?
The group practices with Medicare assignment.
What does 'direct-pay' mean for billing?
Direct-pay means patients pay for services directly to the practice rather than solely through insurance billing.
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