Quick answers
- Does Steven R. Lafayette accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Steven R. Lafayette 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 Steven R. Lafayette see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 1,603 Original Medicare patients and 4,178 services for Steven R. Lafayette. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Steven R. Lafayette's NPI number?
- 1770572679. 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 Steven R. Lafayette, 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 | 1,603 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,178 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 77 |
Most frequent services
- Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)1,099 services
- Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)953 services
- Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)916 services
- New patient complete exam of visual system (92004)221 services
- Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser (66821)208 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 pressure70%
- Arthritis43%
- Ischemic heart disease25%
- Diabetes22%
- Osteoporosis19%
Practice locations
Addresses where Steven R. Lafayette is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 2015 N Main StWheaton, IL 60187 (630) 668‑8250
- 908 N Elm St, Suite 115Hinsdale, IL 60521 (630) 668‑8250
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Steven R. Lafayette as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd44 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Wheaton
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Wheaton, IL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Wheaton Eye Clinic Ltd
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 | 2005 (21 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770572679 |
| 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