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DR. ERNEST ARTHUR WILBUR III OD
NPI 1760453625
Optometrist in New Orleans, LA

Active since January 30, 2006PECOS Enrolled
2901 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR, STE 101, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70114(504) 368-5320(504) 366-4961 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 3, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Dr. Ernest Arthur Wilbur Iii Od NPPES

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

DR. ERNEST ARTHUR WILBUR III OD (NPI 1760453625) is an individual optometrist in New Orleans, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (811167T) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760453625
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ERNEST ARTHUR WILBUR IIICredential: OD
Location Address2901 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR, STE 101New Orleans, LA 70114
Mailing Address2901 General De Gaulle Dr, Ste 101New Orleans, LA 70114 · (504) 368-5320 · Fax (504) 366-4961
Phone(504) 368-5320
Fax(504) 366-4961
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJanuary 30, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 3, 2007
✔ NPI 1760453625 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 811167T
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
2901 GENERAL DE GAULLE DR, New Orleans, LA 70114
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINT19635
Medicare PIN49340
Medicaid1397407LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.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. Ernest Arthur Wilbur Iii Od 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 70114 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.

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 Ernest Wilbur's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Wilbur is 1760453625. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 30, 2006.

Where is Ernest Wilbur located?

Ernest Wilbur practices at 2901 General De Gaulle Dr Ste 101, New Orleans, LA 70114. The listed phone number is (504) 368-5320.

What is Ernest Wilbur's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Ernest Wilbur enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ernest Wilbur is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Ernest Wilbur accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 5 other insurers list Ernest Wilbur 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 Ernest Wilbur was last updated on October 3, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.