DR. PAUL ETIENNE PROUET JR. O.D.
NPI 1184686420
Optometrist in Kenner, LA

Active since April 03, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 WILLIAMS BLVD, KENNER, LA 70062(504) 461-5500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 17, 2023, Nov 8, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Paul Etienne Prouet Jr. O.d. NPPES

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

DR. PAUL ETIENNE PROUET JR. O.D. (NPI 1184686420) is an individual optometrist in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1274-431T) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Metairie, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184686420
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAUL ETIENNE PROUET JR.Credential: O.D.
Location Address400 WILLIAMS BLVDKenner, LA 70062-7632
Mailing Address5554 Jacquelyn CtNew Orleans, LA 70124-1047 · (504) 782-2990
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateApril 3, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 8, 2023
NPI 1184686420 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in LA · 1274-431T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
400 WILLIAMS BLVD, Kenner, LA 70062

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11617 Metairie RdMetairie, LA 70005-3976 · Phone (504) 837-3937

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1560677LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Paul Etienne Prouet Jr. O.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID5991968083
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120530000481
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Established patient complete exam of visual system 92014
An established patient complete exam of the visual system involves a thorough check of your eyes and vision. It assesses eye health, checks for diseases, and measures your ability to see clearly at different distances. It's a routine, non-invasive procedure.
53 services30 patients
Photography of the retina 92250
Photography of the retina, also known as retinal imaging, is a non-invasive procedure that captures images of the back of your eye. This helps doctors identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. It's painless and quick, often part of a routine eye exam.
45 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70062 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Optometrist
400 WILLIAMS BLVD
KENNER, LA 70062

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 Paul Prouet's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Prouet is 1184686420. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2006.

Where is Paul Prouet located?

Paul Prouet practices at 400 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA 70062. The listed phone number is (504) 461-5500.

What is Paul Prouet's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Paul Prouet enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paul Prouet is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Paul Prouet accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 4 other insurers list Paul Prouet 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 Paul Prouet was last updated on November 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.