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Ophthalmology

Joshua N. Pahng, MD

Works at hospitals in Metairie, LA · Baton Rouge, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Joshua N. Pahng, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2390 W Congress St, Lafayette, LA 70506. Phone: (337) 261-6000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Joshua N. Pahng had 409 Original Medicare patients and 2,652 services. NPI 1205377421. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Joshua N. Pahng, 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 Joshua N. Pahng accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Joshua N. Pahng 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 Joshua N. Pahng see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 409 Original Medicare patients and 2,652 services for Joshua N. Pahng. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Joshua N. Pahng's NPI number?
1205377421. 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 Joshua N. Pahng, 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 patients409
Services billed to Medicare2,652
Different services or procedures28
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients76

Most frequent services

  1. Imaging of retina (92134)557 services
  2. Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)309 services
  3. Injection of drug into eye (67028)270 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)194 services
  5. Injection, aflibercept, 1 mg (J0178)182 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%
  • Diabetes48%
  • Arthritis46%
  • Ischemic heart disease40%
  • Chronic kidney disease36%

Hospitals where Joshua N. Pahng works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Joshua N. Pahng 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Joshua N. Pahng is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Joshua N. Pahng as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G447 clinicians in the group
  • Lsuhn Billing LLC206 clinicians in the group
  • Eyecare Providers, LLC14 clinicians in the group
  • Brett C. Budden, MD, L.L.C.2 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Lafayette

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans Faculty G

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2017 (9 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1205377421
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians