Karen Dumesnil, DO
NPI 1558978700 · Optometrist · Natchitoches, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Karen Dumesnil, DO is a Optometrist provider in Natchitoches, LA (NPI 1558978700).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558978700
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- DO
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 1923-859AT (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
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
699 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 | 203 | $114 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 137 | $33 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 107 | $79 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 65 | $37 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 45 | $119 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 32 | $156 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 93 | 39 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 48 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 46 | 18 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 30 | 16 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate/Timololbrand: Brimonidine Tartrate-Timolol | 18 | — |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 18 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 13 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$313 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 220 Highland Dr Ste BMany, LA 71449-3768Phone: (318) 256-0330Fax: (318) 256-0401
- 2611 Greenwood RdShreveport, LA 71103-3907Phone: (318) 212-2020
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-09-30
- Last updated
- 2024-05-02
- Certified
- 2024-05-02
Frequently asked questions
- What is Karen Dumesnil's NPI number?
- Karen Dumesnil's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558978700, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Karen Dumesnil's specialty?
- Karen Dumesnil is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Karen Dumesnil located?
- Karen Dumesnil's practice location on file with NPPES is 946 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 71457-6266.
- What is Karen Dumesnil's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Karen Dumesnil is (318) 357-8194.
- Does Karen Dumesnil accept Medicare?
- Karen Dumesnil is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Karen Dumesnil's NPI active?
- Yes — Karen Dumesnil's NPI (1558978700) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-05-02.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.