Dr Brett J Carlin, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Brett J Carlin, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Wendy A. Waguespack, O.d., Inc. and his current practice location is 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd # 2192, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 766-9907.

Dr Brett J Carlin is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1651-685T) 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 1609218890.

Contact Information

Dr Brett J Carlin, OD
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd # 2192,
Baton Rouge, LA 70836-6401
(225) 766-9907
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Brett J Carlin
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience11 Years
Location6401 Bluebonnet Blvd # 2192, Baton Rouge, 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:
  • Dr Brett J Carlin graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1609218890
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/29/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/29/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092948802
  • Enrollment ID: I20140501001767

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Brett J Carlin such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1609218890NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1651-685T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Wendy A. Waguespack, O.d., Inc.93352129842

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Medicare Reassignments

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Provider NameWendy A. Waguespack, O.d., Inc.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720249162
PECOS PAC ID: 9335212984
Enrollment ID: O20080716000113

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Brett J Carlin is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Brett J Carlin, OD
7100 Ella Est,
New Iberia, LA 70560-0127

Ph: (337) 256-1947
Dr Brett J Carlin, OD
6401 Bluebonnet Blvd # 2192,
Baton Rouge, LA 70836-6401

Ph: (225) 766-9907

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