OCHSNER CLINIC LLC – NPI #1790498392
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.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Ophthalmology

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC is an ophthalmologist located in METAIRIE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1790498392 to OCHSNER CLINIC LLC on December 29, 2022. It is a Type-2 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an organization. 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.

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NPI Profile for
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC

NPI Number
1790498392
Enumeration Date

(more than 3 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-2  Organization
Organization health care providers may have a single employee or thousands of employees. An example is an incorporated individual who is an organization's only employee.
Legal Name
OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
Primary location
4430 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD
METAIRIE, LA 70006-5329
Phone: (225) 480-7539 Fax:
Mailing address
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121-2429
Phone: Fax:
Organization Subpart
Yes - OCHSNER CLINIC LLC is subpart of another organization.
Authorized Official
EDUARDO BENITEZ
DIRECTOR
Phone: (504) 430-0025
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 29, 2022

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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)
152W00000X
- Optometrist

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.