FIRST OPTION HOME INFUSION PHARMACY
NPI 1215012364
Home Infusion in Lafayette, LA

Active since October 26, 2006
3/5
Patient Care Rating
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 100, LAFAYETTE, LA 70508(337) 234-1292(337) 234-1326 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy NPPES

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

FIRST OPTION HOME INFUSION PHARMACY (NPI 1215012364) is a healthcare organization registered as a home infusion in Lafayette, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. The organization lists Kenneth G Kingston, Sr Vice President, Coo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215012364
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251F00000X
Legal Business NameFAMILY PHARMACY SERVICE, INC
Location Address4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 100Lafayette, LA 70508-6962
Mailing Address4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Suite 100Lafayette, LA 70508-6962 · (337) 234-1292 · Fax (337) 234-1326
Fax(337) 234-1326
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialKenneth G KingstonSr Vice President, Coo · (337) 234-1292
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2008
NPI 1215012364 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHome InfusionAgencies
Taxonomy Code251F00000X
License Licensed in LA · 2419
Also ListedDurable Medical Equipment & Medical SuppliesTaxonomy 332B00000X · License 2419 (LA)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, Lafayette, LA 70508

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsFirst Option Home Infusion Pharmacy

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid1259845LA
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified0408130001LA
OtherG8720LA · Blue Cross Dme
Other35488LA · Blue Cross Provider Numbe

Accepted Insurance

Medical Equipment Supplier Medicare DMEPOS 15

Medicare supplier enrollment and the product categories First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy carries, from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory.

First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy

DMEPOS supplier · Lafayette, LAOperated by Family Pharmacy Service Inc

Does not accept Medicare assignment

First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy has not agreed to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered equipment and supplies. Medicare patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount; confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

PTAN (Medicare Supplier Number)20635001
Medicare Participant SinceJanuary 1, 1999
Supplier Location4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste 100Lafayette, LA 70508
Supplier Specialties
Certified Other Pharmacy

Medicare Product Categories

Epoetin
Epoetin is a man-made version of human erythropoietin (EPO)
Immunosuppressive Drugs
Immunosuppressive drugs require dosage, frequency, and route of administration to prevent or treat the rejection of an organ transplant
Infusion Drugs
Nebulizer Drugs
Albuterol, levalbuterol, and metaproterenol are all short-acting bronchodilators with beta-adrenergic stimulatory effect
Blood Glucose Monitors/Supplies (Non-Mail Order)
Home blood glucose monitors including lancets, reagent strips, and other supplies necessary for the proper functioning of the device
External Infusion Pumps and/or Supplies
An infusion pump is necessary to safely administer the drug
Product categories are from the Medicare DMEPOS supplier directory. Contact the supplier to confirm current availability of specific items.

Home Health Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, patient care measures and outcomes for First Option Home Health (CMS certification number 197454), from CMS Care Compare.

First Option Home Health

Home health agency · Lafayette, LA
3.5/5 Quality of Patient Care
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number197454
Medicare-Certified SinceDecember 16, 1992
Services Offered
Skilled nursing care Physical therapy Occupational therapy Speech-language pathology Medical social services Home health aide services

Patient Care Measures

Patients whose home health care began in a timely manner
98.9%
Patients who got better at walking or moving around
85.7%
Patients who got better at getting in and out of bed
88.2%
Patients who got better at bathing
87%
Patients whose breathing improved
89%
Patients who got better at taking their drugs correctly by mouth
84%
Patients checked for a flu shot for the current season
76%
Physician-recommended actions on medication issues completed on time
95.6%
Patients with a functional assessment and care plan at admission and discharge
99.7%
Patients experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0.8%
New or worsened pressure ulcers or injuries (skin integrity)
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%
Measure rates are from the CMS Care Compare home health data. Measures without current CMS data are not shown.

Discharge, Readmission & Medicare Spending

Patients discharged to the community, remaining home without unplanned hospital care
315 of 375 patient episodes · observed rate 84%
84.1% Better Than National Rate
Potentially preventable hospital readmissions after discharge
307 patient stays · observed rate 2.93%
Lower rates are better for this measure.
3.85% Same As National Rate
Medicare spending per episode of care, relative to the national average
1.00 = national average per episode of care · based on 564 episodes
1.04
Risk-standardized rates account for differences in patient mix. Comparison labels are assigned by CMS.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

Dentist (Endodontics)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 1501 BUILDING O
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Home Health
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Dentist (General Practice)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, BUILDING I
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, BLDING A, STE 100
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Ophthalmology
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, STE. 701
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Family Medicine
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, SUITE 1302
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
Clinic/Center (Urgent Care)
4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, BUILDING C, SUITE 350
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508

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 Family Pharmacy Service, Inc's NPI number?

The NPI number for Family Pharmacy Service, Inc is 1215012364. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2006. The provider is doing business as First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy.

Where is Family Pharmacy Service, Inc located?

Family Pharmacy Service, Inc is located at 4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Suite 100, Lafayette, LA 70508. The listed phone number is (337) 234-1292.

What is Family Pharmacy Service, Inc's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Home Infusion with taxonomy code 251F00000X.

Does Family Pharmacy Service, Inc accept Medicare assignment for medical equipment?

No. As a Medicare medical equipment supplier, First Option Home Infusion Pharmacy does not accept Medicare assignment for equipment and supplies, so patients may be charged more than the Medicare-approved amount. Confirm the expected cost with the supplier before ordering.

Is Family Pharmacy Service, Inc a Medicare-certified home health agency?

Yes. First Option Home Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency, certified since December 16, 1992.

What quality rating does Family Pharmacy Service, Inc have?

CMS rates First Option Home Health 3.5 out of 5 stars for quality of patient care on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Home Health Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Family Pharmacy Service, Inc accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care and Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health and 49 other insurers list Family Pharmacy Service, Inc 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 Family Pharmacy Service, Inc was last updated on June 27, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.