RACHEL FUERST
NPI 1659766517
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in New Orleans, LA

Active since March 30, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121(504) 842-3995 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 6, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 6, 2020, Apr 9, 2020, Jan 11, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

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, is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1659766517
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207WX0110X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL FUERST
Location Address1514 JEFFERSON HWYNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2429 · (504) 842-4000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateMarch 30, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 6, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 6, 2020
NPI 1659766517 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

Primary SpecialtyOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207WX0110X
License Licensed in LA · 323321
Definition
An ophthalmologist who specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus management. The subspecialty includes the medical and surgical management of eye disorders found in children. Some of the more common disorders include amblyopia, strabismus, refractive error, cataract and glaucoma. These disorders may be related to neurological and endocrinological diseases, trauma, or aging changes in the extraocular muscles requiring medical, optical and surgical management.
Also ListedOphthalmologyTaxonomy 207W00000X · License 82301 (SC)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY, New Orleans, LA 70121

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rachel Fuerst 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 ID4082996327
PECOS Enrollment IDI20201019000149
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

New Patient
$128.88 typical visit price
range $55.50 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.22 (range $13.87 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.44 typical visit price
range $17.42 – $138.03
Typical copayment $17.36 (range $4.35 – $34.50)
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.

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 (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Surgery
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics, Critical Care)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
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 system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

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.

Is Rachel Fuerst affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Fuerst is affiliated with Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

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 5 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.