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DR. ANDREW G. ERNESTON O.D.
NPI 1477535987
Optometrist in Lake Charles, LA

Active since November 18, 2005
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 478-3810(337) 478-6360 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. Andrew G. Erneston O.d. NPPES

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

DR. ANDREW G. ERNESTON O.D. (NPI 1477535987) is an individual optometrist in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1336-470T) and active in the NPI registry since November 2005.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477535987
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANDREW G. ERNESTONCredential: O.D.
Location Address1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 1Lake Charles, LA 70601-8991
Mailing Address1717 Oak Park Blvd, Suite 1Lake Charles, LA 70601-8991 · (337) 478-3810 · Fax (337) 478-6360
Phone(337) 478-3810
Fax(337) 478-6360
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1477535987 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 · 1336-470T
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.
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1111228LA

Accepted Insurance

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

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.

LAKE CHARLES MEDICAL SERVICES, INC
Internal Medicine
1717 OAK PARK BLVD
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 582-7632
DR. WILLIAM R CONDOS JR. M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, FL 2
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 494-3278
MRS. AMANDA JOINER SALTZMAN PHARMD
Pharmacist
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SUITE 110
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 494-2990
MARGARET YOUNG CARTER M.D.
Ophthalmology
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, #1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-3810
DR. JOHN M WINTERTON M.D.
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, SECOND FLOOR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 494-3278
DR. HARPAL S BENIPAL M.D.
Internal Medicine
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FL
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 475-8100
DR. DENNIS MARTIN WALKER M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 3RD FLOOR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 494-4941
STEVEN C. EAST O.D.
Optometrist
1717 OAK PARK BLVD, 1
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 478-3810

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 Andrew Erneston's NPI number?

The NPI number for Andrew Erneston is 1477535987. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2005.

Where is Andrew Erneston located?

Andrew Erneston practices at 1717 Oak Park Blvd Suite 1, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 478-3810.

What is Andrew Erneston's specialty?

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

What insurance does Andrew Erneston accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 6 other insurers list Andrew Erneston 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 Andrew Erneston 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 24 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.