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Ophthalmology

Donald R. Peavy, MD

Sees patients in Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Donald R. Peavy, MD is an ophthalmologist at 4848 N Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone: (225) 927-0180. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Donald R. Peavy had 619 Original Medicare patients and 1,288 services. NPI 1033271317. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 4848 N Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 · Directions
  • Phone: (225) 927‑0180
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans · graduated 1987 (39 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Donald R. Peavy, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Donald R. Peavy accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Donald R. Peavy accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Donald R. Peavy see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 619 Original Medicare patients and 1,288 services for Donald R. Peavy. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Donald R. Peavy's NPI number?
1033271317. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Donald R. Peavy, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients619
Services billed to Medicare1,288
Different services or procedures30
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)380 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)335 services
  3. Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power (76519)108 services
  4. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)77 services
  5. Imaging of retina (92134)72 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Arthritis45%
  • Diabetes34%
  • Ischemic heart disease26%
  • Chronic kidney disease24%

Practice locations

Addresses where Donald R. Peavy is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1033271317
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians