JOHN W. BOYLE, IV M.D. – NPI #1225177009
Ophthalmology

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

JOHN BOYLE, IV is an ophthalmologist located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1225177009 to JOHN BOYLE, IV on February 06, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Ophthalmology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 9 years ago on May 31, 2017. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for JOHN BOYLE, IV below.

NPI Profile for
JOHN W. BOYLE, IV

NPI Number
1225177009
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
JOHN W. BOYLE, IV
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
4224 HOUMA BLVD
SUITE 100 GULF SOUTH EYE ASSOCIATES, APMC
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 454-1000 Fax: (504) 456-8010
Mailing address
4224 HOUMA BLVD.
SUITE 100
METAIRIE, LA 70006
Phone: (504) 454-1000 Fax: (504) 456-8010
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for JOHN BOYLE, IV

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1059536
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207W00000X
- Ophthalmology (Primary)
TN 42067
207WX0009X
- Ophthalmology / Glaucoma Specialist
LA 201770

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN SHREVEPORT - Graduated 2003
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
JOHN BOYLE, IV is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EAST JEFFERSON GENERAL HOSPITAL
      4200 HOUMA BLVD
      METAIRIE, LA 70006

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