Darby Chiasson, OD
NPI 1518944826 · Optometrist · Cut Off, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Darby Chiasson, OD is a Optometrist provider in Cut Off, LA (NPI 1518944826).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518944826
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LA1271430T (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
20 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
425 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 | 213 | $114 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 76 | $84 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 64 | $136 |
| Removal of Cataract With Insertion of Prosthetic Lens66984 | 26 | $99 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 24 | $34 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 22 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 262 | 52 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 125 | 104 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 67 | 61 |
| Erythromycin Basebrand: Erythromycin | 49 | 38 |
| Timolol Maleate | 44 | — |
| Doxycycline Monohydrate | 34 | 24 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 32 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$510 across 9 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
- 2005-12-28
- Last updated
- 2008-04-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Darby Chiasson's NPI number?
- Darby Chiasson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518944826, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Darby Chiasson's specialty?
- Darby Chiasson is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Darby Chiasson located?
- Darby Chiasson's practice location on file with NPPES is 16140 West Main St, Cut Off, LA 70345.
- What is Darby Chiasson's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Darby Chiasson is (985) 632-2884.
- Does Darby Chiasson accept Medicare?
- Darby Chiasson is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Darby Chiasson's NPI active?
- Yes — Darby Chiasson's NPI (1518944826) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-04-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.