DR. CHARLES FRANK COHEN O.D.
NPI 1184780538
Optometrist in Kenner, LA
About Dr. Charles Frank Cohen O.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHARLES FRANK COHEN O.D. (NPI 1184780538) is an individual optometrist in Kenner, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (724-185T) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Other Identifiers 1
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Charles Frank Cohen O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Charles Cohen reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Kenner, LA 70065
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Marrero, LA 70072
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 15 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70065 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Charles Cohen's NPI number?
The NPI number for Charles Cohen is 1184780538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 29, 2006.
Where is Charles Cohen located?
Charles Cohen practices at 817 W Esplanade Ave, Kenner, LA 70065. The listed phone number is (504) 712-3551.
What is Charles Cohen's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.
Is Charles Cohen enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Charles Cohen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Charles Cohen's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Cohen reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation (Kenner, LA) and Heitmeier Physicians Optical (Marrero, LA). Each 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 Charles Cohen's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Charles Cohen accept?
Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Charles Cohen 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 Charles Cohen was last updated on March 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Dr. Charles Frank Cohen, O.D. · NPI 1184780538
Optometrist provider in Kenner, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 29, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1184780538 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 29, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Optometrist · taxonomy 152W00000X
- **State license:** 724-185T (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 817 W ESPLANADE AVE, Kenner, LA 70065-6219
- **Phone:** (504) 712-3551 · **Fax:** (504) 712-3556
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Artis Beatty A Professional Optometry Corporation (NPI 1588173918, Kenner, LA); Heitmeier Physicians Optical (NPI 1114270444, Marrero, LA) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 30, 2020
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1171131 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1184780538) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.