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- 1980 Tybee Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605
About Dr. Falgoust
Donald C. Falgoust, MD practices ophthalmology in Lake Charles, LA. Donald is a 1993 graduate of Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans. Medicare claims data shows Donald provided 3,946 services to 3,303 patients. The services billed most often include established patient complete exam of visual system, removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens, and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538168323.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (337) 479-0963
- Email not available
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Practice Locations
1980 TYBEE LANE
Lake Charles, LA 70605
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Eye injury and cancer
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Cataract and lens
- Cataract surgery with lens implant
- Laser-assisted cataract surgery
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Cornea and refractive
Emergency and minor
- Corneal rust-ring removal
- Removal of an eye foreign body
- Repair of an eye or eyelid laceration
- Repair of ruptured globe
Examination and imaging
- Eye ultrasound
- Slit-lamp examination
- Visual-field testing
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Chalazion removal
- Ectropion repair
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct probing
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Cyclophotocoagulation
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Retina
Most searched procedures
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
3,946 services · 3,303 patients · 14 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
515 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
67 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
1,124 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
514 | More than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
282 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
253 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
251 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
238 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
60 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Lake Charles 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1993 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 8
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Falgoust specialize in?
Dr. Falgoust is an eye doctor in Lake Charles, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Falgoust located?
Dr. Falgoust is listed at 1980 Tybee Lane, Lake Charles, LA 70605. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Falgoust's phone number?
The number on file is (337) 479-0963. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Falgoust?
Dr. Falgoust's National Provider Identifier is 1538168323. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Falgoust go to medical school?
Dr. Falgoust attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1993. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Falgoust have?
Dr. Falgoust has 33 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1993, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Falgoust do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Falgoust performs procedures including removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens and removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; reads or performs imaging such as ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness; provides treatments such as established patient complete exam of visual system and measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Falgoust's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Falgoust. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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