FALGOUST EYE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
NPI 1649285040
Ophthalmology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since July 31, 2006
1980 TYBEE LANE, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70605(337) 477-0963(337) 477-1912 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 2, 2011. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical NPPES

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

FALGOUST EYE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL (NPI 1649285040) is a healthcare organization registered as an ophthalmology in Lake Charles, Louisiana and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. The organization lists Michelle M Falgoust, Director Of Operations, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649285040
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Legal Business NameFALGOUST EYE MEDICAL AND SURGICAL
Location Address1980 TYBEE LANELake Charles, LA 70605-2400
Mailing AddressPo Box 4765Lake Charles, LA 70606-4765 · (337) 477-0963 · Fax (337) 477-1912
Fax(337) 477-1912
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichelle M FalgoustDirector Of Operations · (337) 477-0963
Enumeration DateJuly 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 2, 2011
✔ NPI 1649285040 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD12137R
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.
1980 TYBEE LANE, Lake Charles, LA 70605

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare UPING47552
Medicaid1695807LA
Other435194099BLA · Bcbs
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified5CT98

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Medicare Revalidation Due Date

Revalidation due by March 31, 2027

Medicare-enrolled providers and suppliers confirm their enrollment information with CMS on a set cycle, every 5 years for most and every 3 years for medical equipment suppliers. CMS sets the due date for each enrollment.

StateEnrollment IDDue date
StateLouisianaEnrollment IDO20060330000537Non-DME Part B · Clinic/Group PracticeDue dateMarch 31, 2027
Source: CMS Revalidation Due Date List, October 2026 release.

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

4

Medicare enrollment records show 4 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (4)

Ophthalmology
NPI 1538168323
1980 TYBEE LANE
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 479-0963
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address
Optometry
NPI 1255983557
500 W MCNEESE ST
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 474-6161
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare1.6 mi
Ophthalmology
NPI 1629712153
1980 TYBEE LN
Lake Charles, LA 70605
(337) 447-0963
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare14 mi
Optometry
NPI 1912429424
3732 N 16TH ST
Orange, TX 77632
(409) 883-4821
✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare30 mi

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

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 Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical's NPI number?

The NPI number for Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical is 1649285040. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on July 31, 2006.

Where is Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical located?

Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical is located at 1980 Tybee Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605. The listed phone number is (337) 477-0963.

What is Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical's specialty?

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

Is Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When is Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical's Medicare revalidation due?

According to the CMS Revalidation Due Date List (October 2026 release), the Medicare Non-DME Part B enrollment for this organization (Louisiana, Clinic/Group Practice) is due for revalidation by March 31, 2027. Medicare providers and suppliers revalidate their enrollment every 5 years, and medical equipment suppliers every 3 years. Confirm current requirements with your Medicare Administrative Contractor.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 4 clinicians reassign their Medicare billing to Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical, in Ophthalmology and Optometry. 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. Of these, 1 practice at this address and 2 within 10 miles. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and 1 other insurer list Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical 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 Falgoust Eye Medical And Surgical was last updated on September 2, 2011. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.