Quick answers
- Does Paul J. Azar Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Paul J. Azar 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 Paul J. Azar Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 94 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Paul J. Azar Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Paul J. Azar Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1245222850. 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 Paul J. Azar 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 | 94 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 159 |
| Different services or procedures | 18 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)43 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)29 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)20 services
- New patient problem focused exam of visual system (92002)11 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)11 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure73%
- Arthritis37%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Diabetes30%
- Depression29%
Practice locations
Addresses where Paul J. Azar Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 516 Saint Landry StLafayette, LA 70506 (337) 235‑7791
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Paul J. Azar Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Azar Instruments Inc.9 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Lafayette
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Lafayette, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Azar Instruments Inc.
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 New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1970 (56 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1245222850 |
| 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
- 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