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Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD

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Specializes in: General Surgery and Trauma Surgery

MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Professional interests include: trauma, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, and more.

2770 3rd Avenue Suite 120
Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-4868

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD is a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA specializing in general surgery and trauma surgery. He graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.

Office Locations

1717 Oak Park Boulevard 1st Floor
Lake Charles, LA 70601

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2770 3rd Avenue Suite 120
Lake Charles, LA 70601

(337) 494-4868

(337) 494-4870

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Some issues Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD can help you with:

Laparoscopic Surgery

Laparoscopic surgery is a kind of minimally invasive surgery using a thin, narrow tube called a laparoscope. Usually performed on the abdomen or the pelvic region, the surgeon makes a few very small incisions instead of one large one.

During the procedure, the surgeon inserts the laparoscope, which contains a light and camera that allows the surgeon to see what is happening inside the body. Then tiny tools are placed through the small openings and used to perform the surgery.

The most common laparoscopic surgery is gallbladder removal, but laparoscopic surgery may also be used for the removal of a kidney or appendix, to treat certain cysts and tumors, for bariatric surgery, for some GERD treatments, or for hernia repairs, among others.

Because laparoscopic surgery only uses a few tiny incisions, the scars are minimal and recovery is easier than with open surgery.

Robotic Surgery

Robotic surgery is a type of minimally invasive surgery, using a tiny opening to get inside the body instead of making a large cut. It uses small tools attached to a thin robotic arm, which is controlled by the surgeon. Robotic surgery may be referred to by the specific kind of robot that is used. The most advanced robot currently in use is called the da Vinci, and surgery using it is sometimes called da Vinci surgery.

There are many benefits to robotic surgery, both for the patient and the surgeon. Robotic surgery allows for more precise movements and increased control during very delicate surgical procedures. This makes performing surgery accurately much easier for surgeons and reduces fatigue. The smaller 'hand' of the robot can enter the body via a much smaller opening, which reduces the risk of infection and scarring and leads to a faster recovery. The robotic hands also contain tiny moveable cameras among their tools, giving surgeons a much closer view of the procedure than would be possible with traditional surgery.

In The News

“The seminar will be led by bariatric surgeon Richard Shimer, M.D., in Garber Auditorium at St. Patrick Hospital.”—"Community Calander - Southwest Daily News", The Winchester Sun, August 2008

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	40
doctor visit	178
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	68
inpatient care	68
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	26

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, blood draw and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

blood draw	20
doctor visit	117
hospital care	81
inpatient care	81
lab tests	16

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	125
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	42
85 and over	14
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	24
Diabetes	34
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	123
hospital care	141
inpatient care	141

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	16
Less than 65	91

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	38
Dementia	11
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, X-rays and preventive care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	12
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	13
hospital care	100
inpatient care	100
preventive care	13
X-rays	13

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	190
Female	220

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	284
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	178
From 75 to 84	88
85 and over	38
Less than 65	106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and open surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	12
catheterization	17
device removal	11
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	12
hospital care	110
inpatient care	110
open surgery	12

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	49
85 and over	19
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	33
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	36
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, catheterization and device removal.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	24
device removal	14
doctor visit	156
hospital care	118
inpatient care	118

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	167
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	114
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	32
Diabetes	41
Dementia	14
Cancer	25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	19
doctor visit	135
hospital care	112
inpatient care	112

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	118
Female	84

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	44
85 and over	19
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	36
Dementia	16
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	91
hospital care	150
inpatient care	150

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	94

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	64
From 75 to 84	53
85 and over	26
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	35
Dementia	18
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	64
hospital care	165
inpatient care	165

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	83

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	142
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	38
85 and over	25
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	62
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	39
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	39
Dementia	18
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	13
doctor visit	122
hospital care	74
inpatient care	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	76

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	83
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	18
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	41
Dementia	17
Cancer	23

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care and catheterization.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

catheterization	15
doctor visit	91
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	144
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	15
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	35
Dementia	13
Cancer	22

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated as a general surgeon in Lake Charles, LA were hospital care, inpatient care, lab tests and blood draw.

abdominal surgery	12
blood draw	30
catheterization	16
device removal	12
doctor visit	123
gastrointestinal procedures	17
hospital care	111
inpatient care	111
lab tests	33
minimally invasive procedures	26
open surgery	12
preventive care	13
X-rays	13

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	147
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	47
85 and over	17
Less than 65	47
65 to 74	84

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Cancer	18
Dementia	13

Education & Training

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD graduated from MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He has a state license in Louisiana.

Medical School: MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center

Licensed In: Louisiana

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Lake Charles Memorial Health System

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Aetna, Blue California, United Healthcare, Humana, IMA, Vantage Health Plan Inc., Other, Office of Group Benefits, Hmo Louisiana Inc., United Medical Resources, Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company, Meritain Health and Self Insured.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Aetna

Blue California

United Healthcare

Humana

IMA

Vantage Health Plan Inc.

Other

Office of Group Benefits

Hmo Louisiana Inc.

United Medical Resources

Louisiana Health Service & Indemnity Company

Meritain Health

Self Insured

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Richard Thomas Shimer, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$10,963 DAVINCI XI $9,500	Da Vinci Surgical System $1,463
Torax Medical, Inc.	$897 LINX $897
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$688 MATRIXRIB $688
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, Inc.	$443 AdvantageRib $113	RIBFIX BLU ADVANTAGE $10	$319
Ethicon US, LLC	$380 ENSEAL $170	Echelon; Endopath $40	Echelon Circular $33	VISTASEAL $23	Endoscopy Endocutters $22	Other $92
Other	$986 Altera $207	ER-REBOA $146	SurgiMend $145	SURGICAL PAIN INCISIONAL PRODUCTS $112	OviTex Reinforced Bioscaffold With Permanent Polymer (OviTex) $49	Other $328

**Types of Payments**
Education	$9,515
Travel and Lodging	$2,959
Food and Beverage	$1,862
Gift	$21

Biography

Dr. Richard Shimer practices general surgery and trauma surgery in Lake Charles, LA. He has indicated that his clinical interests include robotic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and trauma. Dr. Shimer is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Cigna, and Humana. He attended MCP Hahnemann School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at LeHigh Valley Hospital Network and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Health System.