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DR. WILLIAM M EATON M.D.
NPI 1720151921
Anesthesiology in Metairie, LA

Active since November 16, 2006PECOS Enrolled
535 ARLINGTON DR, METAIRIE, LA 70001(504) 301-1659 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. William M Eaton M.d. NPPES

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

DR. WILLIAM M EATON M.D. (NPI 1720151921) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Metairie, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (1003R) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lafayette.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720151921
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. WILLIAM M EATONCredential: M.D.
Location Address535 ARLINGTON DRMetairie, LA 70001-5515
Mailing Address535 Arlington DrMetairie, LA 70001-5515 · (504) 301-1659
Phone(504) 301-1659
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Miami, Lm Miller School Of MedicineGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateNovember 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1720151921 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · 1003R✔ Licensed in LA · 10003R
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
535 ARLINGTON DR, Metairie, LA 70001
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14801 Ambassador Caffery PkwyLafayette, LA 70508-6917 · Phone (337) 470-2574 · Fax (337) 470-2605

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. William M Eaton 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.

PECOS PAC ID6204731078
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040930000997
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 2

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

Lake Charles Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lake Charles, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190060
Location1701 Oak Park BlvdLake Charles, LA 70601 · Calcasieu County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Lafayette, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190102
Location4801 Ambassador Caffery ParkwayLafayette, LA 70508 · Lafayette County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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 William Eaton's NPI number?

The NPI number for William Eaton is 1720151921. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 16, 2006.

Where is William Eaton located?

William Eaton practices at 535 Arlington Dr, Metairie, LA 70001. The listed phone number is (504) 301-1659.

What is William Eaton's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is William Eaton enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. William Eaton 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 William Eaton accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list William Eaton 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 William Eaton affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, William Eaton is affiliated with Lake Charles Memorial Hospital and Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for William Eaton was last updated on July 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 days 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.