Physician Profile
Paul J. Azar, MD
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Azar
Paul J. Azar, MD is a healthcare provider in Lafayette, LA specializing in ophthalmology. Paul trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1970. According to Medicare claims data, Paul cared for 108 Medicare patients across 114 services. The services billed most often include new patient complete exam of visual system, established patient problem focused exam of visual system, and established patient complete exam of visual system.
Summarised automatically from public NPI registry and CMS Medicare data. Not written or reviewed by this provider. Claim this profile to replace it.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
License numbers are what the provider reported to NPPES when the NPI was issued or updated. NPPES does not verify licensure; confirm current standing with the state licensing board.
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) 235-7791
- Email not available
Practice Locations
516 SAINT LANDRY ST
Lafayette, LA 70506
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
Most searched conditions
- Cataracts
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Glaucoma
- Macular degeneration
Cornea and external eye
- Blepharitis
- Corneal abrasion
- Corneal ulcer
- Keratoconus
- Pink eye
- Pterygium
Eyelid and tear drainage
- Blocked tear duct
- Chalazion
- Drooping eyelid
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
- Epiretinal membrane
- Retinal detachment
Eye injuries
- Foreign Object in Eye
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
- Thyroid eye disease
- Uveitis
Retina & vitreous
- Eye Floaters and Flashes
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Cataract surgery
- Eye exam
- LASIK
- Retina surgery
Examination and imaging
- Corneal topography
- Fluorescein angiography
Cataract and lens
- Intraocular lens exchange
- YAG laser capsulotomy
Corneal procedures
- Amniotic Membrane Eye Graft
Eye diagnostics
- Optical Coherence Tomography Scan
Eye injuries
- Eye Scratch Laceration Repair
- Foreign Object Removal from Eye
Eyelid surgery
- Stye Removal
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
- Drooping-eyelid repair
- Entropion repair
- Eye-muscle surgery
- Eyelid surgery
- Tear-duct bypass surgery
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
- Laser Floater Removal
Laser procedures
- Laser Treatment for Retinal Tear
Laser vision correction
- SMILE Eye Surgery
Refractive surgery
- Clear Lens Exchange
- Implantable Contact Lenses
Tear duct & Orbit
- Orbital Decompression Surgery
- Tear Duct Plugs
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
114 services · 108 patients · 5 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92004 |
43 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92012 |
29 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient complete exam of visual system | Treatment | 92014 |
20 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient problem focused exam of visual system | Treatment | 92002 |
11 | Less often than most 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.
Related specialists at this location 1
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
More connections — 23 related providers in 4 groups
Other eye doctors in Lafayette 7
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 1970 at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs New patient complete exam of visual system 7
Providers in LA who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Azar specialize in?
Dr. Azar is an eye doctor in Lafayette, LA. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Azar located?
Dr. Azar is listed at 516 Saint Landry St, Lafayette, LA 70506. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Azar's phone number?
The number on file is (337) 235-7791. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Azar's NPI number?
Dr. Azar's National Provider Identifier is 1245222850. 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. Azar go to medical school?
Dr. Azar attended Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans, graduating in 1970. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Dr. Azar been practicing?
Dr. Azar has 56 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1970, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Azar do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Azar provides treatments such as new patient complete exam of visual system and established patient problem focused exam of visual system. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Dr. Azar confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Azar. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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