Quick answers
- Does Tanner J. Lafont accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Tanner J. Lafont 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 Tanner J. Lafont see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 22 Original Medicare patients and 26 services for Tanner J. Lafont. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Tanner J. Lafont's NPI number?
- 1851084610. 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 Tanner J. Lafont, 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 | 22 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 26 |
| Different services or procedures | 9 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
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%
- Arthritis59%
Practice locations
Addresses where Tanner J. Lafont is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 101 Saint Bernard StThibodaux, LA 70301 (985) 446‑0506
- 16140 W Main StCut Off, LA 70345 (985) 632‑2884
- 268 Corporate DrHouma, LA 70360 (985) 879‑2393
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Tanner J. Lafont as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Advanced Eye Institute LLC5 clinicians in the group
- Darby C. Chiasson O.D. LLC2 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Optometryprimary
Other optometrists in Thibodaux
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Thibodaux, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Advanced Eye Institute LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | OD |
|---|---|
| Optometry school | Southern College Of Optometry |
| Graduation year | 2023 (3 years since optometry school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1851084610 |
| 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