Physician Profile
Owen B. Leftwich, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Leftwich
Owen B. Leftwich, M.D. is a specialist practicing in Marrero, LA. Owen trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1980. Medicare claims data shows Owen provided 1,315 services to 1,116 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and photography of the retina.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
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Contact Information
- (504) 347-8434
- Email not available
Practice Locations
4601 WICHERS DR
Marrero, LA 70072
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
1,315 services · 1,116 patients · 13 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens | Procedure | 66984 |
38 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness | Imaging | 76514 |
76 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Photography of the retina | Treatment | 92250 |
198 | More often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
172 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
99 | As often as other peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
72 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye | Treatment | 92136 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
35 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
24 | Less often than most peers in Specialist |
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 specialists at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 1
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other specialists in Marrero 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 1980 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 Owen B. Leftwich specialize in?
Owen B. Leftwich is a specialist in Marrero, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where is Owen B. Leftwich located?
Owen B. Leftwich is listed at 4601 Wichers Dr, Marrero, LA 70072. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Owen B. Leftwich's phone number?
The number on file is (504) 347-8434. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Owen B. Leftwich?
Owen B. Leftwich's National Provider Identifier is 1588663819. 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 Owen B. Leftwich train?
Owen B. Leftwich attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1980. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Owen B. Leftwich have?
Owen B. Leftwich has 46 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1980, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Owen B. Leftwich do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Owen B. Leftwich 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 photography of the retina and established patient complete exam of visual system, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Owen B. Leftwich's profile verified?
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