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Dr. Paul James Azar Jr., MD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1245222850

Dr. Paul James Azar Jr., MD is an Ophthalmology in Lafayette, Louisiana. Graduated from Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans in 1970, 56 years ago. Practices with Azar Instruments Inc, a 9-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Florida and Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
56
Trained at
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Licensed in
FL, LA
In the registry since
2005
Specialties on file
2
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MD — Doctor of Medicine
A physician who completed allopathic medical school.

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Practice location Address checks out

516 Saint Landry St
Lafayette, LA 70506
Phone: (337) 235-7791
Fax: (337) 234-8230
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Specialties & licences

Ophthalmology Physician (primary) Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence L011487 (LA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence ME86326 (FL)

Record details

NPI number1245222850
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderMale
Credentials MD
Sole proprietorYes
NPI enumeratedAugust 19, 2005
Last updated in NPPESJuly 21, 2022

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPHTHALMOLOGY
Medical schoolLOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS
Graduated 1970 (56 years in practice)
Group practice Azar Instruments Inc. — 9 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount

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