Quick answers
- Does Frank J. Culotta Jr. accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Frank J. Culotta 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 Frank J. Culotta Jr. see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 957 Original Medicare patients and 266,020 services for Frank J. Culotta Jr.. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Frank J. Culotta Jr.'s NPI number?
- 1659335545. 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 Frank J. Culotta 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 | 957 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 266,020 |
| Different services or procedures | 51 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Chloroprocaine hcl ophthalmic, 3% gel, 1 mg (J2403)240,009 services
- Injection, faricimab-svoa, 0.1 mg (J2777)13,920 services
- Injection, pegcetacoplan, intravitreal, 1 mg (J2781)4,815 services
- Imaging of retina (92134)1,738 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)1,227 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%
- Arthritis45%
- Diabetes38%
- Ischemic heart disease38%
- Chronic kidney disease25%
Practice locations
Addresses where Frank J. Culotta Jr. is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1101 S College Rd, Suite 304Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 232‑2710
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Frank J. Culotta Jr. as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Acadiana Retina Consultants, LLC3 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 Acadiana Retina Consultants, 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 | 1978 (48 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1659335545 |
| 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