DR. RICHARD JAMES PICCIONE M.D.
NPI 1700882917
Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist in Lafayette, LA
About Dr. Richard James Piccione M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. RICHARD JAMES PICCIONE M.D. (NPI 1700882917) is an individual pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.09888R) and active in the NPI registry since June 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans (1992).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
Other Identifiers 1
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
Dr. Richard James Piccione M.d. 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignment
Medicare enrollment records show Richard Piccione reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.
Lafayette, LA 70508
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
- 3 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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70508 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 18
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
LAFAYETTE, LA 70508
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 Richard Piccione's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Piccione is 1700882917. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2005.
Where is Richard Piccione located?
Richard Piccione practices at 4906 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy Ste. 701 Bldg G, Lafayette, LA 70508. The listed phone number is (337) 989-2600.
What is Richard Piccione's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology, specializing in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist, with taxonomy code 207WX0110X.
Is Richard Piccione enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Richard Piccione 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 organization bills Medicare for Richard Piccione's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Richard Piccione reassigns Medicare benefits to Lfec, LLC (Lafayette, LA). The 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 Richard Piccione's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Richard Piccione accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana and HMO Louisiana list Richard Piccione 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 Richard Piccione was last updated on March 28, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.
# Dr. Richard James Piccione, M.D. · NPI 1700882917
Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since June 22, 2005.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1700882917 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** June 22, 2005
- **Primary specialty:** Ophthalmology - Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus Specialist · taxonomy 207WX0110X
- **State license:** MD.09888R (Louisiana)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4906 AMBASSADOR CAFFERY PKWY, STE. 701 BLDG G, Lafayette, LA 70508-6916
- **Phone:** (337) 989-2600 · **Fax:** (337) 989-2601
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** Lfec, LLC (NPI 1235980129, Lafayette, LA), under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans, class of 1992
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** March 28, 2024
- **Other identifiers:** Medicaid 1695068 (LA)
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1700882917) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.