RACHEL FUERST
NPI 1659766517
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in New Orleans, LA
About Rachel Fuerst NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
RACHEL FUERST (NPI 1659766517) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (323321) and active in the NPI registry since March 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Rachel Fuerst is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Rachel Fuerst reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
New Orleans, LA 70121
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 4,559 clinicians in this Medicare group
Charleston, SC 29414
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- Medicare enrollment name: University Medical Associates Of The Medical University Of South Carol
- 2,594 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 70121 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
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 Rachel Fuerst's NPI number?
The NPI number for Rachel Fuerst is 1659766517. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 30, 2015.
Where is Rachel Fuerst located?
Rachel Fuerst practices at 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. The listed phone number is (504) 842-3995.
What is Rachel Fuerst's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.
Is Rachel Fuerst enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Rachel Fuerst is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Rachel Fuerst's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rachel Fuerst reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Ochsner Clinic LLC (New Orleans, LA) and University Medical Associates (Charleston, SC). 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 Rachel Fuerst's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Rachel Fuerst accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and First Choice Next list Rachel Fuerst 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 Rachel Fuerst was last updated on October 6, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.
# Rachel Fuerst · NPI 1659766517
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist physician in New Orleans, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 30, 2015.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1659766517 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 30, 2015
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0110X
- **State license:** 323321 (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429
- **Phone:** (504) 842-3995
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Ochsner Clinic LLC (NPI 1215136080, New Orleans, LA); University Medical Associates (NPI 1760413835, Charleston, SC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 6, 2020
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1659766517) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.