Quick answers
- Does Norman A. Zaffater Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Norman A. Zaffater Jr. 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 Norman A. Zaffater Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 664 Original Medicare patients and 2,487 services for Norman A. Zaffater Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Norman A. Zaffater Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1124010939. 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 Norman A. Zaffater Jr., 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 patients | 664 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,487 |
| Different services or procedures | 38 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)581 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)259 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)170 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)164 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)162 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Diabetes34%
- Ischemic heart disease27%
- Anxiety23%
Hospitals where Norman A. Zaffater Jr. works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Norman A. Zaffater Jr. at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Willis Knighton Medical Center, IncShreveport, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190111
Practice locations
Addresses where Norman A. Zaffater Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2449 Hospital Dr, Suite 460Bossier City, LA 71111 (318) 747‑5838
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Norman A. Zaffater Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- WK Zaffater Eye Center2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Bossier City
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Bossier City, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in WK Zaffater Eye Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1124010939 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians