Quick answers
- Does Owen J. Lacour accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Owen J. Lacour 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 Owen J. Lacour see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 918 Original Medicare patients and 3,307 services for Owen J. Lacour. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Owen J. Lacour's NPI number?
- 1427097989. 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 Owen J. Lacour, 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 | 918 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 3,307 |
| Different services or procedures | 31 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Imaging of retina (92134)793 services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)741 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)737 services
- Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)167 services
- Imaging of optic nerve (92133)146 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 pressure68%
- Arthritis45%
- Osteoporosis22%
- Ischemic heart disease21%
- Anxiety19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Owen J. Lacour is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 370 Belle Terre BlvdLa Place, LA 70068 (958) 652‑6066
- 4324 Veterans Memorial BlvdMetairie, LA 70006 (504) 455‑9825
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Owen J. Lacour as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Eyecare Providers, LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in La Place
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in La Place, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Eyecare Providers, LLC
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 | 1994 (32 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1427097989 |
| 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