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THE RETINA INSTITUTE, L.L.C.
NPI 1144275017
Ophthalmology in Metairie, LA

Active since May 22, 2006
2701 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, METAIRIE, LA 70002(504) 455-0500(504) 455-3730 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About The Retina Institute, L.l.c. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

THE RETINA INSTITUTE, L.L.C. (NPI 1144275017) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Metairie, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. The organization lists Shehab A. Ebrahim, Principal Provider, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144275017
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameTHE RETINA INSTITUTE, L.L.C.
Location Address2701 N CAUSEWAY BLVDMetairie, LA 70002-6029
Mailing Address2701 N Causeway BlvdMetairie, LA 70002-6029 · (504) 455-0500 · Fax (504) 455-3730
Phone(504) 455-0500
Fax(504) 455-3730
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialShehab A. EbrahimPrincipal Provider · (504) 455-0500
Enumeration DateMay 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 2014
✔ NPI 1144275017 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 13621R
Definition
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.
2701 N CAUSEWAY BLVD, Metairie, LA 70002
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1424099LA
Medicare PINDF0347LA
Medicare UPINI07247LA
Medicare PIN5CR20LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

The Retina Institute, L.l.c. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 1 clinician reassigns Medicare billing to The Retina Institute, L.L.C., which bills Medicare for the services this clinician delivers.

Clinician (1)

Shehab Ebrahim, M.D.
Ophthalmology
NPI 1578556213
2701 N CAUSEWAY BLVD STE. 100
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 455-0500
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is The Retina Institute, L.L.C.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for The Retina Institute, L.L.C. is 1144275017. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on May 22, 2006.

Where is The Retina Institute, L.L.C. located?

The Retina Institute, L.L.C. is located at 2701 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002. The listed phone number is (504) 455-0500.

What is The Retina Institute, L.L.C.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is The Retina Institute, L.L.C. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. The Retina Institute, L.L.C. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through The Retina Institute, L.L.C.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 1 clinician (Ophthalmology) reassigns their Medicare billing to The Retina Institute, L.L.C.. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does The Retina Institute, L.L.C. accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list The Retina Institute, L.L.C. as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for The Retina Institute, L.L.C. was last updated on September 19, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.