Dr Paul James Azar Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lafayette, LA

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Dr Paul James Azar Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1970 and has 54 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Azar Instruments Inc. and his current practice location is 516 Saint Landry St, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 235-7791.

Dr Paul James Azar Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number L011487) 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 1245222850.

Contact Information

Dr Paul James Azar Jr, MD
516 Saint Landry St,
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-7791
(337) 234-8230

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Paul James Azar Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience54 Years
Location516 Saint Landry St, Lafayette, 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 Paul James Azar Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1970
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1245222850
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3476655218
  • Enrollment ID: I20070224000108

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Paul James Azar Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1245222850NPI-NPPES
1150649MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology L011487 (Louisiana)Primary
207W00000XOphthalmology ME86326 (Florida)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Azar Instruments Inc.24664165406

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 Paul James Azar Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAzar Instruments Inc.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1497878573
PECOS PAC ID: 2466416540
Enrollment ID: O20041118000074
Entity NameLsuhn Billing Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1992975775
PECOS PAC ID: 0446337802
Enrollment ID: O20080409000372

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 Paul James Azar Jr 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 Paul James Azar Jr, MD
516 Saint Landry St,
Lafayette, LA 70506

Ph: (337) 235-7791		Dr Paul James Azar Jr, MD
516 Saint Landry St,
Lafayette, LA 70506

Ph: (337) 235-7791

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