Laurence Arend, MD
NPI 1972560985 · Ophthalmology Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laurence Arend, MD is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1972560985).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972560985
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- License
- MD011788 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure38% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness38% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint23% of score
1 documented practice location
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 methodology.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-04-26
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laurence Arend's NPI number?
- Laurence Arend's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972560985, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laurence Arend's specialty?
- Laurence Arend is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laurence Arend located?
- Laurence Arend's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Laurence Arend's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laurence Arend is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Laurence Arend accept Medicare?
- Laurence Arend is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laurence Arend's NPI active?
- Yes — Laurence Arend's NPI (1972560985) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.