James Lamar, O.D.
NPI 1346654126 · Optometrist · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
James Lamar, O.D. is a Optometrist provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1346654126).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1346654126
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- O.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
614 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 Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 202 | $119 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 105 | $33 |
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 101 | $114 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 53 | $56 |
| Placement of Amniotic Membrane on Eye Surface for Wound Healing65778 | 50 | $945 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 34 | $31 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 96 | 21 |
| Fluorometholone | 80 | 73 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 62 | 12 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 61 | 49 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 22 | — |
| Lifitegrastbrand: Xiidra | 18 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,325 across 26 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
- 2014-06-19
- Last updated
- 2014-12-15
Frequently asked questions
- What is James Lamar's NPI number?
- James Lamar's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1346654126, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is James Lamar's specialty?
- James Lamar is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is James Lamar located?
- James Lamar's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is James Lamar's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for James Lamar is (504) 842-3995.
- Does James Lamar accept Medicare?
- James Lamar is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is James Lamar's NPI active?
- Yes — James Lamar's NPI (1346654126) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2014-12-15.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.