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Ophthalmology

Daniel I. Caplan, MD

Sees patients in Metairie, LA · Mandeville, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Daniel I. Caplan, MD (Ophthalmology) is enrolled with Medicare at 2 practice locations in Metairie, LA and Mandeville, LA. NPI 1407916927. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Daniel I. Caplan, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

OphthalmologyPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
50Years since medical school (graduated 1976)
Tulane University School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Caplan Eye Clinic a Professional Medical CorporationGroup practice

Quick answers

Where does Daniel I. Caplan see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 2 practice locations, including Metairie, LA and Mandeville, LA. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Daniel I. Caplan's specialty?
Medicare lists Ophthalmology as the primary specialty.
Does Daniel I. Caplan accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Daniel I. Caplan accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Daniel I. Caplan?
(504) 888-2600, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Daniel I. Caplan's NPI number?
1407916927. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Daniel I. Caplan is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Daniel I. Caplan as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Caplan Eye Clinic a Professional Medical Corporation7 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Metairie

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

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolTulane University School Of Medicine
Graduation year1976
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1407916927
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians