Jennifer Stewart Smith, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lake Charles, LA

Jennifer Stewart Smith, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lake Charles, Louisiana. She went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 2019 and has 5 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. Her current practice location is 500 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 474-6161.

Jennifer Stewart Smith is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1894-830AT) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1255983557.

Contact Information

Jennifer Stewart Smith, OD
500 W Mcneese St,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5528
(337) 474-6161
(337) 474-6474



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameJennifer Stewart Smith
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience5 Years
Location500 W Mcneese St, Lake Charles, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Jennifer Stewart Smith attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 2019
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255983557
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/16/2019
  • Last Update Date: 03/09/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860720372
  • Enrollment ID: I20190821004900

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Jennifer Stewart Smith such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255983557NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1894-830AT (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Jennifer Stewart Smith allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameFalgoust Eye Medical And Surgical
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649285040
PECOS PAC ID: 9739197880
Enrollment ID: O20060330000537

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Jennifer Stewart Smith, OD
5737 E Dietrich Loop,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-7198

Ph: (337) 309-0438
Jennifer Stewart Smith, OD
500 W Mcneese St,
Lake Charles, LA 70605-5528

Ph: (337) 474-6161

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