AZAR EYE CLINIC
NPI 1497878573
Technician/Technologist - Ophthalmic in Lafayette, LA

Active since April 06, 2007CLIA 19D2114126 · Waiver
514 516 ST LANDRY STREET, LAFAYETTE, LA 70506(337) 235-7791(337) 234-8230 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2009. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Azar Eye Clinic NPPES

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

AZAR EYE CLINIC (NPI 1497878573) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmic in Lafayette, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since April 2007. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through June 6, 2028 and lists Jacqueline G Ipson, Office Manager, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497878573
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy156FX1100X
Legal Business NameAZAR INSTRUMENTS INC.
Location Address514 516 ST LANDRY STREETLafayette, LA 70506
Mailing Address514 516 St Landry StreetLafayette, LA 70506 · (337) 235-7791 · Fax (337) 234-8230
Fax(337) 234-8230
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialJacqueline G IpsonOffice Manager · (337) 233-5672
Enumeration DateApril 6, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 2009
✔ NPI 1497878573 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyTechnician/Technologist · OphthalmicEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code156FX1100X
Definition
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
514 516 ST LANDRY STREET, Lafayette, LA 70506

Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAzar Eye Clinic

Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5B107LA
Medicaid1796298LA

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Azar Eye Clinic is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

12

Medicare enrollment records show 12 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Azar Eye Clinic, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians by Medicare Specialty 3

Ophthalmology8
Optometry3
Nurse Practitioner1

Clinicians, nearest first (12)

Optometry
NPI 1821220591
516 SAINT LANDRY ST
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-7791
✔ PECOS3.5 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1245222850
516 SAINT LANDRY ST
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-7791
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1245222439
514-516 ST LANDRY STREET
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-7791
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1215900949
516 SAINT LANDRY ST
Lafayette, LA 70506
(337) 235-7791
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.5 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1679864292
155 HOSPITAL DR STE 300
Lafayette, LA 70503
(337) 235-6263
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare3.7 mi
Nurse Practitioner
NPI 1780188144
1110 E SAINT PETER ST
New Iberia, LA 70560
(337) 364-1166
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare19 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1144314493
607 RUE DE BRILLE
New Iberia, LA 70563
(337) 367-1247
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare22 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1447228945
251 MOOSA BLVD
Eunice, LA 70535
(337) 457-1638
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare28 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1720370067
550 CONNELL PARK LN
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
(225) 984-2020
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare61 mi
Optometry
NPI 1194823336
451 ASHLEY RIDGE BLVD
Shreveport, LA 71106
(318) 222-5555
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare182 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1619537776
1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
Saint Louis, MO 63110
(314) 362-5000
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare590 mi
Optometry
NPI 1366935678
521 E ELDER ST STE 102
Fallbrook, CA 92028
(760) 728-5728
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1,493 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 19D2114126

Azar Eye Clinic · Lafayette, LA
Active · expires Jun 6, 2028
CLIA Number19D2114126
Laboratory TypePhysician Office
Certificate Effective DateJune 7, 2026
Certificate Expiration DateJune 6, 2028
Laboratory DirectorPatrick Keating
Laboratory Phone(337) 234-2020
Laboratory LocationAzar Eye Clinic514 St Landry St, Lafayette, LA 70506
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

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 Azar Instruments Inc.'s NPI number?

The NPI number for Azar Instruments Inc. is 1497878573. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on April 6, 2007. The provider is doing business as Azar Eye Clinic.

Where is Azar Instruments Inc. located?

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

What is Azar Instruments Inc.'s specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Technician/Technologist, specializing in Ophthalmic, with taxonomy code 156FX1100X.

Is Azar Instruments Inc. enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azar Instruments Inc. is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Azar Instruments Inc.?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 12 clinicians in 3 Medicare specialties reassign their Medicare billing to Azar Instruments Inc.. A 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 the clinician's services. The largest specialties are Ophthalmology (8), Optometry (3) and Nurse Practitioner (1). Of these, 5 practice within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Does Azar Instruments Inc. hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 19D2114126) is associated with this NPI, valid through June 6, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

What insurance does Azar Instruments Inc. accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and 4 other insurers list Azar Instruments Inc. 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 Azar Instruments Inc. was last updated on July 16, 2009. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.