DR. CHAD MICHAEL CAPLAN MD
NPI 1245868926
Ophthalmology in Metairie, LA
About Dr. Chad Michael Caplan Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. CHAD MICHAEL CAPLAN MD (NPI 1245868926) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (343252) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2020).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Chad Michael Caplan 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Chad Caplan reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Metairie, LA 70002
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 10 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.
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70002 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 6
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
METAIRIE, LA 70002
METAIRIE, LA 70002
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 Chad Caplan's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chad Caplan is 1245868926. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2020.
Where is Chad Caplan located?
Chad Caplan practices at 3409 N Hullen St, Metairie, LA 70002. The listed phone number is (504) 888-2600.
What is Chad Caplan's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.
Is Chad Caplan enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chad Caplan 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.
Which organization bills Medicare for Chad Caplan's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chad Caplan reassigns Medicare benefits to Caplan Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corporation (Metairie, LA). The 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 Chad Caplan's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Chad Caplan accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and HMO Louisiana list Chad Caplan 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 Chad Caplan was last updated on August 4, 2024. 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.
# Dr. Chad Michael Caplan, MD · NPI 1245868926
Ophthalmology physician in Metairie, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 30, 2020.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1245868926 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 30, 2020
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology · taxonomy 207W00000X
- **State license:** 343252 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 3409 N HULLEN ST, Metairie, LA 70002-3486
- **Phone:** (504) 888-2600
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Caplan Eye Clinic A Professional Medical Corporation (NPI 1982705075, Metairie, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Tulane University School Of Medicine, class of 2020
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 4, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1245868926) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.