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LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND IN NEW ORLEANS
NPI 1225231475
Voluntary or Charitable in New Orleans, LA

Active since June 06, 2007
123 STATE ST, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118(504) 899-4501(504) 899-4529 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 4, 2026, Jun 6, 2025, Jan 25, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans NPPES

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

LIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND IN NEW ORLEANS (NPI 1225231475) is a healthcare organization registered as a voluntary or charitable in New Orleans, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. The organization maintains a secondary practice location in Baton Rouge and lists Darlene A. Budgewater, President And Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225231475
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy251V00000X
Legal Business NameLIGHTHOUSE FOR THE BLIND IN NEW ORLEANS
Location Address123 STATE STNew Orleans, LA 70118-5733
Mailing Address123 State StNew Orleans, LA 70118-5733 · (504) 899-4501 · Fax (504) 899-4529
Phone(504) 899-4501
Fax(504) 899-4529
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialDarlene A. BudgewaterPresident And Ceo · (504) 899-4501
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJune 4, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1225231475 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyVoluntary or CharitableAgencies
Taxonomy Code251V00000X
123 STATE ST, New Orleans, LA 70118
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Other Names 1

Other NameThe Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans, Inc.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1330 North Street, Suite 150Baton Rouge, LA 70801 · Phone (225) 529-2749 · Fax (504) 613-4850

Other Identifiers 2

Other5DK79LA · Ptan
Medicaid2691295LA

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)

Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

2

Medicare enrollment records show 2 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (2)

Margaret Shepherd, MOT, LOTR
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1215613583
123 STATE ST
New Orleans, LA 70118
(225) 529-2749
0.1 mi
Shawn Wenzel, LOTR, CLVT
Occupational Therapist in Private Practice
NPI 1659086841
123 STATE ST
New Orleans, LA 70118
(504) 899-4501
✔ Accepts Medicare0.1 mi

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 Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans is 1225231475. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2007. The provider is also known as The Lighthouse for the Blind in New Orleans, Inc..

Where is Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans located?

Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans is located at 123 State St, New Orleans, LA 70118. The listed phone number is (504) 899-4501.

What is Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Voluntary or Charitable with taxonomy code 251V00000X.

Is Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 2 clinicians, all in Occupational Therapist in Private Practice, reassign their Medicare billing to Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans. 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. Of these, 2 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans 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 Lighthouse For The Blind In New Orleans was last updated on June 4, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.