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DR. SUSAN ELIZABETH AZAR MD
NPI 1245222439
Ophthalmology in Lafayette, LA

Active since August 16, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
514-516 ST LANDRY STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506(337) 235-7791(337) 234-8230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: May 14, 2025, Jun 18, 2024, Mar 23, 2023 (3 updates tracked since 2023).

About Dr. Susan Elizabeth Azar Md NPPES

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

DR. SUSAN ELIZABETH AZAR MD (NPI 1245222439) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Texas (Q2731) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245222439
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SUSAN ELIZABETH AZARCredential: MD
Location Address514-516 ST LANDRY STREETLafayette, LA 70506
Mailing Address514-516 St Landry StreetLafayette, LA 70506 · (337) 235-7791 · Fax (337) 234-8230
Phone(337) 235-7791
Fax(337) 234-8230
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 16, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateMay 14, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1245222439 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q2731✔ Licensed in CT · 77958✔ Licensed in LA · 025603
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0110X · License 077958 (CT)
514-516 ST LANDRY STREET, Lafayette, LA 70506
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1700 University BlvdGalveston, TX 77550-5552 · Phone (409) 772-5800 · Fax (409) 772-5825
Location 2282 Washington StHartford, CT 06106-3322 · Phone (860) 837-5560

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid1044962LA
Other4J779B107LA · Medicare Provider Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Susan Elizabeth Azar Md 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 ID4981633815
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260629004724
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70506 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality99.37
Improvement Activities40

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 Susan Azar's NPI number?

The NPI number for Susan Azar is 1245222439. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 16, 2005.

Where is Susan Azar located?

Susan Azar practices at 514-516 St Landry Street, Lafayette, LA 70506. The listed phone number is (337) 235-7791.

What is Susan Azar's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Susan Azar enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Susan Azar 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 Susan Azar accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 other insurers list Susan Azar 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.

Is Susan Azar affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Susan Azar is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Susan Azar was last updated on May 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.