Quick answers
- Does Jeffrey B. Lacour accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Jeffrey B. 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 Jeffrey B. Lacour see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 262 Original Medicare patients and 686 services for Jeffrey B. Lacour. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Jeffrey B. Lacour's NPI number?
- 1568682474. 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 Jeffrey B. 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 | 262 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 686 |
| Different services or procedures | 25 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 74 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)211 services
- Removal of impacted ear wax (69210)130 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)67 services
- Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope (31231)63 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)42 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%
- Arthritis53%
- Ischemic heart disease36%
- Diabetes32%
- Anxiety31%
Hospitals where Jeffrey B. Lacour works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Jeffrey B. Lacour 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.
- North Oaks Medical CenterHammond, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190015
Practice locations
Addresses where Jeffrey B. Lacour is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 15790 Paul Vega MD DrHammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑1683
- 15813 Paul Vega MD Dr, Suite 201Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 230‑7440
- 17199 Spring Ranch RdLivingston, LA 70754
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Jeffrey B. Lacour as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- North Oaks Medical Center LLC320 clinicians in the group
- North Oaks Physician Group LLC57 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Otolaryngologyprimary
Other ENT doctors in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in North Oaks Medical Center 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 | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1568682474 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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