Abram D Tipton Iv, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Houma, LA

Abram D Tipton Iv, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Houma, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice South Louisiana Medical Associates and his current practice location is 1990 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (985) 868-9300.

Abram D Tipton Iv is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 021770) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1750316931.

Contact Information

Abram D Tipton Iv, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055
(985) 868-9300
(985) 851-0053



Physician's Profile

Full NameAbram D Tipton Iv
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience32 Years
Location1990 Industrial Boulevard, Houma, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Abram D Tipton Iv attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1750316931
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/26/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0840321600
  • Enrollment ID: I20100623000726

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Abram D Tipton Iv such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1750316931NPI-NPPES
1968536MedicaidLA
180040143OtherLARAILROAD MEDICARE

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 021770 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Leonard J Chabert Medical CenterHouma, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
South Louisiana Medical Associates8527968650107

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameSouth Louisiana Medical Associates
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1942301379
PECOS PAC ID: 8527968650
Enrollment ID: O20040113000589

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Abram D Tipton Iv, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055

Ph: (985) 868-9300
Abram D Tipton Iv, MD
1990 Industrial Boulevard,
Houma, LA 70363-7055

Ph: (985) 868-9300

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