Dr. Richard Gitter, MD
Thoracic Surgery
21+
Years in Practice
Practice Locations
1 location
About Dr. Richard Gitter
Richard Gitter, MD is a healthcare provider practicing in Metairie, LA.
Specialty Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
34
Years Experience
1
Location
3
States Licensed
Credentials & Board Certifications
Additional Specialties
Primary Specialty
Thoracic SurgeryCredentials verified via NPI Registry (NPPES)
Education & Training
Medical School
Tulane University School Of Medicine
Class of 1992
Licenses & Practice States
Licensed in 3 states
| State | License | Classification | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 00022637 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
| Louisiana | MD.205267 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | |
| Virginia | 0101055752 | Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) | — |
Public Data Summary for Dr. Richard Gitter
With 21 years of practice, Dr. Richard Gitter is an established thoracic surgery provider, MD, after earning their medical degree at Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992. Dr. currently practices at Independence Emergency Group Llc in Metairie, Louisiana. Their National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487635215, and the profile below combines data from CMS NPPES, Medicare billing records, the HHS OIG exclusion list, and — where available — CMS Open Payments, Medicare Utilization, and Part D prescriber summaries.
CMS Medicare data shows Dr. Richard Gitter as a lower-volume thoracic surgery provider, treating approximately 124 Medicare beneficiaries and delivering 1K services in the most recent reporting year. That panel size indicates a smaller, more selective practice pattern.
Under the Physician Payments Sunshine Act, CMS reports that Dr. Richard Gitter received $8K in industry payments in 2023. Payments at this scale are in line with specialist-level consulting and speaker-program participation.
Transparency & Safety
Public records from CMS and OIG databases
Industry Payments
$8K
Total payments received from pharmaceutical and medical device companies in 2023.
Source: CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Opioid Prescribing
This provider has no opioid prescriptions on file in Medicare Part D data.
Insurance & Accessibility
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Thoracic Surgery Providers Nearby
Same primary specialty near ZIP 70001
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Dr. Richard Gitter
What does Dr. Richard Gitter specialize in?
Dr. Richard Gitter specializes in Thoracic Surgery. Secondary taxonomy filings also list Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery).
Where does Dr. Richard Gitter practice?
Dr. Richard Gitter practices at Independence Emergency Group Llc in Metairie, Louisiana.
Does Dr. Richard Gitter accept Medicare?
CMS records show that Dr. Richard Gitter accepts Medicare assignment. CMS billing data shows 124 Medicare beneficiaries treated in the most recent reporting year.
What is Dr. Richard Gitter's NPI number?
Dr. Richard Gitter's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487635215. This is the unique 10-digit number the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services assigns to every practicing US healthcare provider. You can verify this number directly at the NPPES NPI Registry.
How long has Dr. Richard Gitter been practicing?
Dr. Richard Gitter has approximately 21 years of practice experience, having graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992.