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Richard O. Bessent M. D.

Ophthalmology Physician

  •  Gender: Male
  •  Experience: 42 years
  •  Graduated from: Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine
  •  Graduation year: 1979
  •  Sole propriator: No

About Richard O. Bessent

He is located at 1120 N Highway 190, , in Covington, LA 70433. Can help patients with the following: Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Esotropia, Keratitis, LASIK and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Appointment can be made via the phone number (985) 893-5777. He is affiliated with 2 practices and 3 hospitals.

Richard O. Bessent - Address, Phone & Website

1120 N Highway 190, , Covington, LA 70433

(985) 893-5777

Conditions treated

Richard O. Bessent , being an ophthalmology physician, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Richard O. Bessent .

Astigmatism
Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataracts
Chalazion
Color Blindness
Corneal Disease
Corneal Ulcer
Crossed Eyes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Double Vision
Dry Eyes
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Floaters
Eye Strain
Farsightedness
Glaucoma
Herpes of the Eye
Hypertropia
Keratitis
Keratoconus
LASIK
Lazy Eye
Macular Degeneration
Nearsightedness
Oculomotor Dysfunction
Optic Neuritis
Pink Eye
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleritis
Sty
Subconjunctival Hemorrhage
Tunnel Vision
Usher Syndrome
Uveitis

Medical Specialties & Taxonomy codes

Primary Specialty Taxonomy Code
Yes Ophthalmology Physician 207W00000X

Licenses

State License Number
Louisiana 05079R

Procedures Performed by Richard O. Bessent

Cataract Removal
92%
Eye Health Testing
76%
Eye Ultrasound
96%
Eyelash Removal
27%
Accepted Insurance Plans* – Richard O. Bessent
  1. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  2. Medicare

*Note: Insurance coverage may vary. Please call the office to confirm if your plan is accepted.

Payments received

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Drug payment

Drug Amount
Abbott Laboratories $2,136.00
Alcon $1,436.00
Glaukos $663.00

Other

Item Amount
Food and Beverage $3,616.00
Travel and Lodging $1,480.00

Spoken languages

  • English

Education & Medical Training

Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine

Graduated in 1979.

Richard O. Bessent - Affiliated Medical Practices

Bond Wroten Eye Clinic

60007 West Way Drive

Amite City, 70422 LA

(985) 748-8096

Surgical Eye Associates

1120 North Highway 190

Covington, 70433 LA

(985) 893-5777

Richard O. Bessent - Affiliated hospitals

CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL

42570 SOUTH AIRPORT RD

HAMMOND, 70403 LA

(985) 510-6200

RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER

1900 SOUTH MAIN ST

FRANKLINTON, 70438 LA

(985) 795-4431

FAIRWAY MEDICAL CENTER

67252 INDUSTRY LANE

COVINGTON, 70433 LA

(985) 801-3010

Questions & Answers

Is Richard O. Bessent affiliated with any hospitals?

Yes, Richard O. Bessent is affiliated with CYPRESS POINTE SURGICAL HOSPITAL. For the full list of hospitals see this list.

Does Richard O. Bessent see patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana?

Yes, Richard O. Bessent sees patients with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana.

Where can I see Richard O. Bessent ?

You can visit Richard O. Bessent 's at their office located at 1120 N Highway 190 in Covington, LA 70433.

Is Richard O. Bessent affiliated with any medical practices?

Yes, Richard O. Bessent is affiliated with Bond Wroten Eye Clinic. For the full list of practices see this list.

What conditions does Richard O. Bessent treat?

Richard O. Bessent treats conditions such as Binocular Dysfunction (BVD), Blepharitis, Esotropia, Keratitis, LASIK, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. For the full list see this list.

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