Dr Tanner James Lafont, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Cut Off, LA

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Dr Tanner James Lafont, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Cut Off, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2023 and has 3 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Darby C. Chiasson O.d. Llc, Advanced Eye Institute Llc and his current practice location is 16140 W Main St, Cut Off, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 632-2884.

Dr Tanner James Lafont is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 2011-957AT) 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 1851084610.

Contact Information

Dr Tanner James Lafont, OD
16140 W Main St,
Cut Off, LA 70345-3666
(985) 632-2884
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Tanner James Lafont
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience3 Years
Location16140 W Main St, Cut Off, 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 Tanner James Lafont attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2023
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1851084610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/30/2023
  • Last Update Date: 08/04/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7618321464
  • Enrollment ID: I20230927001648

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Tanner James Lafont such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1851084610NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 2011-957AT (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Darby C. Chiasson O.d. Llc87290253172
Advanced Eye Institute Llc91334582925

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 Tanner James Lafont allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameDarby C. Chiasson O.d. Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780851733
PECOS PAC ID: 8729025317
Enrollment ID: O20050414001011
Provider NameAdvanced Eye Institute Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1316436199
PECOS PAC ID: 9133458292
Enrollment ID: O20190916001022

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 Tanner James Lafont 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 Tanner James Lafont, OD
16140 W Main St,
Cut Off, LA 70345-3666

Ph: (985) 632-2884		Dr Tanner James Lafont, OD
16140 W Main St,
Cut Off, LA 70345-3666

Ph: (985) 632-2884

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Optometrist in Cut Off, LA

Dr. Darby Charles Chiasson, OD
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 16140 West Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345
Phone: 985-632-2884    Fax: 985-632-6640
Darby C. Chiasson O.d. Llc
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 16140 W Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345
Phone: 985-632-2884    Fax: 985-632-6640

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