Dr Donald Charles Falgoust, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lake Charles, LA

Dr Donald Charles Falgoust, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lake Charles, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical and his current practice location is 1980 Tybee Lane, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 479-0963.

Dr Donald Charles Falgoust is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number MD12137R) 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 1538168323.

Contact Information

Dr Donald Charles Falgoust, MD
1980 Tybee Lane,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-2400
(337) 479-0963
(337) 477-1912

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Donald Charles Falgoust
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience31 Years
Location1980 Tybee Lane, Lake Charles, 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:
  • Dr Donald Charles Falgoust attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1538168323
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/14/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2015
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5395799100
  • Enrollment ID: I20050304000147

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Donald Charles Falgoust such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1538168323NPI-NPPES
1695807MedicaidLA
5CT98OtherLAMEDICARE PTAN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology MD12137R (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical97391978802

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Donald Charles Falgoust allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameFalgoust Eye Medical And Surgical
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649285040
PECOS PAC ID: 9739197880
Enrollment ID: O20060330000537

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. Dr Donald Charles Falgoust 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
Dr Donald Charles Falgoust, MD
Po Box 4765,
Lake Charles, LA 70606-4765

Ph: (337) 477-0963
Dr Donald Charles Falgoust, MD
1980 Tybee Lane,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-2400

Ph: (337) 479-0963

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