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DR. KEFLA G. BROWN O.D.
NPI 1275590176
Optometrist in New Orleans, LA

Active since April 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-4000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Kefla G. Brown O.d. NPPES

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

DR. KEFLA G. BROWN O.D. (NPI 1275590176) is an individual optometrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD1323-458T) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Ohio State University - College Of Optometry (2001).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275590176
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. KEFLA G. BROWNCredential: O.D.
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOhio State University - College Of OptometryGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateApril 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
NPI 1275590176 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License Licensed in LA · MD1323-458T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1189014LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Kefla G. Brown O.d. 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 ID2062605207
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101020001352
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 70121 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
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121

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 Kefla Brown's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kefla Brown is 1275590176. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 26, 2006.

Where is Kefla Brown located?

Kefla Brown practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-4000.

What is Kefla Brown's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kefla Brown enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kefla Brown 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 Kefla Brown accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana list Kefla Brown 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 Kefla Brown affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kefla Brown is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kefla Brown was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 26 days 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.