ASHLEY VU OD
NPI 1396425906
Optometrist in Gretna, LA

Active since July 19, 2023PECOS Enrolled
197 WESTBANK EXPY STE 1540, GRETNA, LA 70053(504) 376-1818 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 2, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 26, 2023, Jul 19, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Ashley Vu Od NPPES

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

ASHLEY VU OD (NPI 1396425906) is an individual optometrist in Gretna, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1994-940AT) and active in the NPI registry since July 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396425906
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameASHLEY VUCredential: OD
Location Address197 WESTBANK EXPY STE 1540Gretna, LA 70053-2459
Mailing Address197 Westbank Expy Ste 1540Gretna, LA 70053-2459
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 2, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1396425906 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 · 1994-940AT
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.
197 WESTBANK EXPY STE 1540, Gretna, LA 70053

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ashley Vu Od is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ashley Vu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Optometrist
336 W PRIEN LAKE RD
Lake Charles, LA 70601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 17 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70053 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

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

Eyewear Supplier
197 WESTBANK EXPY STE 1540
GRETNA, LA 70053

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 Ashley Vu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ashley Vu is 1396425906. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2023.

Where is Ashley Vu located?

Ashley Vu practices at 197 Westbank Expy Ste 1540, Gretna, LA 70053. The listed phone number is (504) 376-1818.

What is Ashley Vu's specialty?

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

Is Ashley Vu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ashley Vu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ashley Vu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ashley Vu reassigns Medicare benefits to Jason Wonch, O.D. And Associates, A.P.C. (Lake Charles, 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 Ashley Vu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ashley Vu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 1 other insurer list Ashley Vu 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 Ashley Vu was last updated on August 2, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.