PAUL J. AZAR, JR. MD – NPI #1245222850
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.

PAUL AZAR, JR. is an ophthalmologist located in LAFAYETTE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1245222850 to PAUL AZAR, JR. on August 19, 2005. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. 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 4 years ago on Jul 21, 2022. 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 PAUL AZAR, JR. below.

NPI Profile for
PAUL J. AZAR, JR.

NPI Number
1245222850
Enumeration Date

(about 21 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
PAUL J. AZAR, JR.
Credentials
MD
Primary location
516 SAINT LANDRY ST
LAFAYETTE, LA 70506
Phone: (337) 235-7791 Fax: (337) 234-8230
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for PAUL AZAR, JR.

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDLA1150649
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)
LA L011487

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Additional Information

Education
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS - Graduated 1970
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

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