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DR. PAULA DUCOTE EAPEN MD
NPI 1740260157
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Lake Charles, LA

Active since January 20, 2006PECOS Enrolled
830 W BAYOU PINES DR, LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601(337) 436-9557(337) 312-1311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Paula Ducote Eapen Md NPPES

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

DR. PAULA DUCOTE EAPEN MD (NPI 1740260157) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (MD.023487) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740260157
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameDR. PAULA DUCOTE EAPENCredential: MD
Location Address830 W BAYOU PINES DRLake Charles, LA 70601-7097
Mailing Address830 W Bayou Pines DrLake Charles, LA 70601-7097 · (337) 436-9557 · Fax (337) 312-1311
Phone(337) 436-9557
Fax(337) 312-1311
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJanuary 20, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 2021
NPPES CertifiedAugust 26, 2021
✔ NPI 1740260157 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License✔ Licensed in LA · MD.023487
Definition
A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.
830 W BAYOU PINES DR, Lake Charles, LA 70601
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Ms. Paula Ducote Smith

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1187470LA

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Paula Ducote Eapen Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70601 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 8

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SARA SAMADZADEH M.D
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (373) 312-1310
DR. ROBERT L RUMSEY MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
DR. BRANDI J KELLY MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
THE PATHOLOGY LABORATORY, INC.
Clinical Medical Laboratory
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
DR. REGINA SARETTA BURTON MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
DR. STEPHANIE SARA RICHARD MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
DR. THAD MICHAEL PRIMEAUX MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557
DR. JOHN SAMUEL VANHOOSE II MD
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
830 W BAYOU PINES DR
LAKE CHARLES, LA 70601
Calcasieu Parish (337) 436-9557

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 Paula Eapen's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paula Eapen is 1740260157. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 20, 2006. The provider is also known as Ms. Paula Ducote Smith.

Where is Paula Eapen located?

Paula Eapen practices at 830 W Bayou Pines Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70601. The listed phone number is (337) 436-9557.

What is Paula Eapen's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Paula Eapen enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Paula Eapen is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Paula Eapen accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana list Paula Eapen 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 Paula Eapen was last updated on August 26, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.