Vincent Rachal, OD
NPI 1699770404 · Optometrist · Gonzales, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vincent Rachal, OD is a Optometrist provider in Gonzales, LA (NPI 1699770404).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1699770404
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 830260T (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
21 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
269 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 | 96 | $119 |
| Photography of the Retina92250 | 36 | $34 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 32 | $32 |
| Measurement of Corneal Pressure92145 | 31 | $11 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 29 | $56 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 26 | $35 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 17 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 393 | 121 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 148 | 49 |
| Cyclosporinebrand: Restasis | 111 | 38 |
| Netarsudil Mesylat/Latanoprostbrand: Rocklatan | 89 | 23 |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 83 | 29 |
| Bimatoprostbrand: Lumigan | 61 | 13 |
| Timolol Maleate | 57 | 18 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$217 across 14 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
- 2005-06-17
- Last updated
- 2008-08-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vincent Rachal's NPI number?
- Vincent Rachal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1699770404, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vincent Rachal's specialty?
- Vincent Rachal is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Vincent Rachal located?
- Vincent Rachal's practice location on file with NPPES is 2308 S Burnside Ave, Gonzales, LA 70737-4643.
- What is Vincent Rachal's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vincent Rachal is (225) 644-7525.
- Does Vincent Rachal accept Medicare?
- Vincent Rachal is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vincent Rachal's NPI active?
- Yes — Vincent Rachal's NPI (1699770404) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-08-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.