Ephraim Opara, MD
NPI 1265019434 · Family Medicine Physician · Lake Charles, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ephraim Opara, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Lake Charles, LA (NPI 1265019434).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1265019434
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 36 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 28 | 12 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 23 | 11 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 17 | — |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Clonazepam |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-03-25
- Last updated
- 2024-07-01
- Certified
- 2024-07-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ephraim Opara's NPI number?
- Ephraim Opara's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265019434, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ephraim Opara's specialty?
- Ephraim Opara is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ephraim Opara located?
- Ephraim Opara's practice location on file with NPPES is 1525 Oak Park Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601-8849.
- What is Ephraim Opara's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ephraim Opara is (337) 494-2023.
- Does Ephraim Opara accept Medicare?
- Ephraim Opara is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ephraim Opara's NPI active?
- Yes — Ephraim Opara's NPI (1265019434) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-07-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.