CAROLINE LIEUX SOWELL MD
NPI 1619537263
Ophthalmology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since June 17, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
7373 PERKINS RD, BATON ROUGE, LA 70808(225) 246-9621(225) 246-4290 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2025, Oct 7, 2024, Aug 2, 2024 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2019).

About Caroline Lieux Sowell Md NPPES

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

CAROLINE LIEUX SOWELL MD (NPI 1619537263) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (342375) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619537263
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameCAROLINE LIEUX SOWELLCredential: MD
Location Address7373 PERKINS RDBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4373
Mailing Address7373 Perkins RdBaton Rouge, LA 70808-4373 · (225) 246-9790 · Fax (225) 246-9160
Fax(225) 246-4290
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1619537263 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 342375
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
7373 PERKINS RD, Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Caroline Leann Lieux Md

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

Caroline Lieux Sowell 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.

PECOS PAC ID6103154695
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240816001208
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 Reassignments

2

Medicare enrollment records show Caroline Sowell reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
7373 PERKINS RD, ATTENTION: ADMINISTRATION
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 371 clinicians in this Medicare group
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
7777 HENNESSY BLVD STE 306
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 548 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 3

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.

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
33 services33 patients
New patient complete exam of visual system 92004
A new patient complete exam of the visual system is a thorough evaluation of your eyes and vision. It checks for any potential issues and assesses overall eye health. It includes tests for visual acuity, eye movement, and light response.
24 services24 patients
Photography of content of eyes 92285
Photography of the content of eyes, also known as ocular photography, captures detailed images of different parts of the eye. It helps identify and monitor conditions like glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy. The process is non-invasive and painless.
15 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70808 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

81.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality78.45
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost50.59

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
7373 PERKINS RD, ATTN: CAMILLE/ADMINISTRATION
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
7373 PERKINS RD, ATTN: DEE / ADMINISTRATION
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Pediatrics
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine (Rheumatology)
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Internal Medicine
7373 PERKINS RD
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808

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 Caroline Sowell's NPI number?

The NPI number for Caroline Sowell is 1619537263. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 17, 2019. The provider is also known as Caroline Leann Lieux MD.

Where is Caroline Sowell located?

Caroline Sowell practices at 7373 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, LA 70808. The listed phone number is (225) 246-9621.

What is Caroline Sowell's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Caroline Sowell enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Caroline Sowell 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 organizations bill Medicare for Caroline Sowell's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Caroline Sowell reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Baton Rouge Clinic, A Medical Corporation (Baton Rouge, LA) and Lsuhn Billing LLC (Baton Rouge, LA). Each 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 Caroline Sowell's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Caroline Sowell 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 6 other insurers list Caroline Sowell 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 Caroline Sowell was last updated on May 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 months 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.