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Ophthalmology

Wyche Coleman Iii, MD

Works at hospitals in Natchitoches, LA · Shreveport, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Wyche Coleman Iii, MD is an ophthalmologist at 2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, LA 71103. Phone: (318) 212-2020. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Wyche Coleman Iii had 758 Original Medicare patients and 2,321 services. NPI 1841491826. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Wyche Coleman Iii, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Wyche Coleman Iii accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Wyche Coleman Iii 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 Wyche Coleman Iii see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 758 Original Medicare patients and 2,321 services for Wyche Coleman Iii. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Wyche Coleman Iii's NPI number?
1841491826. 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 Wyche Coleman Iii, 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 patients758
Services billed to Medicare2,321
Different services or procedures39
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens (66984)457 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more (99204)339 services
  3. Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye (92136)299 services
  4. Established patient complete exam of visual system (92014)278 services
  5. Photography of the retina (92250)259 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%
  • Arthritis49%
  • Diabetes28%
  • Ischemic heart disease28%
  • Anxiety22%

Hospitals where Wyche Coleman Iii works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Wyche Coleman Iii 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Wyche Coleman Iii is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Wyche Coleman Iii as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • WK Pierremont Eye Institute12 clinicians in the group
  • The Cataract Surgeons LLC4 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Shreveport

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

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Other clinicians in WK Pierremont Eye Institute

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport
Graduation year2007 (19 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1841491826
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians