Quick answers
- Does Gwen M. Cousins accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Gwen M. Cousins 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 Gwen M. Cousins see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 338 Original Medicare patients and 6,424 services for Gwen M. Cousins. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Gwen M. Cousins's NPI number?
- 1336194828. 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 Gwen M. Cousins, 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 | 338 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 6,424 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)2,760 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)746 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)732 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)697 services
- Injection of drug into eye (67028)377 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%
- Arthritis49%
- Diabetes33%
- Ischemic heart disease33%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Gwen M. Cousins is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 4315 Houma Blvd, Suite 201Metairie, LA 70006 (504) 456‑9061
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Gwen M. Cousins as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Gitter and Cohen a Medical Corporation3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Metairie
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Metairie, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Gitter and Cohen a Medical Corporation
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 | 2000 (26 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1336194828 |
| 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