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DR. LIGE FRANK DUNAWAY III D.D.S.
NPI 1154324937
Dentist - General Practice in Lafayette, LA

Active since May 24, 2005Opted out of Medicare · through Feb 4, 2027
121 REPRESENTATIVE ROW, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508(337) 264-1890(337) 264-1903 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Lige Frank Dunaway Iii D.d.s. NPPES

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

DR. LIGE FRANK DUNAWAY III D.D.S. (NPI 1154324937) is an individual general practice provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (4067) and active in the NPI registry since May 2005. He has opted out of Medicare through February 4, 2027 and remains eligible to order and refer.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154324937
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy1223G0001X
Provider Legal NameDR. LIGE FRANK DUNAWAY IIICredential: D.D.S.
Location Address121 REPRESENTATIVE ROWLafayette, LA 70508-3833
Mailing Address121 Representative RowLafayette, LA 70508-3833 · (337) 264-1890 · Fax (337) 264-1903
Phone(337) 264-1890
Fax(337) 264-1903
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1154324937 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyDentist · General PracticeDental Providers
Taxonomy Code1223G0001X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 4067
Definition
A general dentist is the primary dental care provider for patients of all ages. The general dentist is responsible for the diagnosis, treatment, management and overall coordination of services related to patients' oral health needs.
121 REPRESENTATIVE ROW, Lafayette, LA 70508
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Opted out of Medicare

Dr. Lige Frank Dunaway Iii D.d.s. has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from February 4, 2019 through February 4, 2027.

Opt-Out Effective DateFebruary 4, 2019
Opt-Out In Effect ThroughFebruary 4, 2027Opt-out affidavits renew automatically every two years unless cancelled
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesAn opted-out provider can still order and refer for Medicare patients in the categories marked above, even though their own services are not covered.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70508 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

LIGE F DUNAWAY, III, LTD A PROFESSIONAL DENTAL CORPORATION
Dentist (General Practice)
121 REPRESENTATIVE ROW
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Lafayette Parish (337) 264-1890

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 Lige Dunaway's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lige Dunaway is 1154324937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2005.

Where is Lige Dunaway located?

Lige Dunaway practices at 121 Representative Row, Lafayette, LA 70508. The listed phone number is (337) 264-1890.

What is Lige Dunaway's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Dentist, specializing in General Practice, with taxonomy code 1223G0001X.

Is Lige Dunaway enrolled in Medicare?

No. Lige Dunaway has opted out of Medicare through February 4, 2027. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lige Dunaway was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 29 days 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.