Michael Jelks, O.D.
NPI 1245717248 · Optometrist · Zachary, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Michael Jelks, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in Zachary, LA (NPI 1245717248).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1245717248
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1871-806AT (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
455 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 228 | $114 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 84 | $81 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 58 | $37 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 50 | $134 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 22 | $33 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 13 | $57 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $33–$134 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 447 | 119 |
| Timolol Maleate | 87 | 23 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 86 | 72 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 47 | 27 |
| Ofloxacin | 36 | 30 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 31 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 26 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 across 4 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-07-23
- Last updated
- 2020-03-27
- Certified
- 2020-03-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Michael Jelks's NPI number?
- Michael Jelks's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1245717248, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Michael Jelks's specialty?
- Michael Jelks is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Michael Jelks located?
- Michael Jelks's practice location on file with NPPES is 2421 Church St, Zachary, LA 70791-2710.
- What is Michael Jelks's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Michael Jelks is (225) 654-1061.
- Does Michael Jelks accept Medicare?
- Michael Jelks is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Michael Jelks's NPI active?
- Yes — Michael Jelks's NPI (1245717248) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-03-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.