Paul B Lapoint, - Medicare Optometrist in Bunkie, LA

Paul B Lapoint, is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Bunkie, Louisiana. He went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. His current practice location is 1221 Nw Main St, Suite 5, Bunkie, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 346-7208.

Paul B Lapoint is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1031-013T) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1528126059.

Contact Information

Paul B Lapoint,
1221 Nw Main St, Suite 5,
Bunkie, LA 71322-3500
(318) 346-7208
(318) 346-7101

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NamePaul B Lapoint
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience37 Years
Location1221 Nw Main St, Bunkie, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Paul B Lapoint attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1528126059
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 12/05/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/22/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9234192469
  • Enrollment ID: I20041109000699

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Paul B Lapoint such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1528126059NPI-NPPES
1371378MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1031-013T (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Paul B Lapoint is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Paul B Lapoint,
1221 Nw Main St,
Bunkie, LA 71322-3500

Ph: (318) 346-7208
Paul B Lapoint,
1221 Nw Main St, Suite 5,
Bunkie, LA 71322-3500

Ph: (318) 346-7208

Reviews and Comments


Optometrist in Bunkie, LA

Paul Bradley Lapoint Jr., O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1221 Nw Main St Ste 5, Bunkie, LA 71322
Phone: 318-346-7208    Fax: 318-346-7101
Lapoint Eye Clinic
Optometrist
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1221 Nw Main St Ste 5, Bunkie, LA 71322
Phone: 318-346-7208    

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