Dr Frank J Culotta Jr, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Lafayette, LA

Dr Frank J Culotta Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology - Retina Specialist" physician in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans and graduated in 1978 and has 46 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Acadiana Retina Consultants, Llc and his current practice location is 1101 S College Rd, Suite 304, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 232-2710.

Dr Frank J Culotta Jr is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 014728) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1659335545.

Contact Information

Dr Frank J Culotta Jr, MD
1101 S College Rd, Suite 304,
Lafayette, LA 70503-3038
(337) 232-2710
(337) 232-6824

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Frank J Culotta Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience46 Years
Location1101 S College Rd, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Frank J Culotta Jr attended and graduated from Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans in 1978
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1659335545
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/17/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/27/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1557405289
  • Enrollment ID: I20100226000738

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Frank J Culotta Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1659335545NPI-NPPES
1337366MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 014728 (Louisiana)Secondary
207WX0107XOphthalmology - Retina Specialist 014728 (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Acadiana Retina Consultants, Llc79110416452

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Frank J Culotta Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAcadiana Retina Consultants, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1003920778
PECOS PAC ID: 7911041645
Enrollment ID: O20100219000052

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Frank J Culotta Jr is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Frank J Culotta Jr, MD
1101 S College Rd, Suite 304,
Lafayette, LA 70503-3038

Ph: (337) 232-2710
Dr Frank J Culotta Jr, MD
1101 S College Rd, Suite 304,
Lafayette, LA 70503-3038

Ph: (337) 232-2710

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