Paul Lapoint
NPI 1528126059 · Optometrist · Bunkie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Dme Supplier - Physician - Optometrist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Paul Lapoint is a Optometrist provider in Bunkie, LA (NPI 1528126059).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528126059
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1031-013T (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
19 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
258 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 | 135 | $115 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 56 | $81 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 37 | $34 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 30 | $136 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $34–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 239 | 55 |
| Fluorometholone | 100 | 86 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Combigan | 75 | 12 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 67 | — |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 59 | 54 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 55 | — |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 53 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$18 across 1 record (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
- 2006-12-05
- Last updated
- 2008-07-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Paul Lapoint's NPI number?
- Paul Lapoint's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528126059, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Paul Lapoint's specialty?
- Paul Lapoint is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Paul Lapoint located?
- Paul Lapoint's practice location on file with NPPES is 1221 Nw Main St, Bunkie, LA 71322-3500.
- What is Paul Lapoint's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Paul Lapoint is (318) 346-7208.
- Does Paul Lapoint accept Medicare?
- Paul Lapoint is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Paul Lapoint's NPI active?
- Yes — Paul Lapoint's NPI (1528126059) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-07-22.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.