Ophthalmologists in Louisiana
Data updated monthly · Last refresh October 2026
298 Ophthalmology providers practice in Louisiana, including 1 (0%) offering telehealth. The largest concentration is in New Orleans. Profiles include federal Open Payments records of money received from drug and device companies in 2025. Listings are drawn from federal public records and are not endorsements.
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Ophthalmology by city in Louisiana
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Where Ophthalmologists in Louisiana practice
From CMS Medicare enrollment records covering 193 of the 298 providers listed here (65%). Providers who do not bill Medicare are not included in these figures.
47%solo or small practice (under 10 clinicians)
31%mid-size group (10 to 99)
22%large group or health system (100+)
Largest practice groups
| Group (as registered with Medicare) | Ophthalmologists | All clinicians in group | Main city |
| Lsuhn Billing LLC | 13 | 203 | Lafayette |
| Eye Medical Center Apmc | 12 | 16 | Baton Rouge |
| Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice | 10 | 567 | Shreveport |
| Eyecare Providers, LLC | 9 | 14 | La Place |
| Ochsner Clinic LLC | 7 | 2,845 | Baton Rouge |
Hospitals where they hold privileges
| Hospital | City | Ownership | CMS star rating | Ophthalmologists affiliated |
| Willis Knighton Medical Center | Shreveport | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 16 |
| East Jefferson General Hospital | Metairie | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 11 |
| Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center | Baton Rouge | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | 9 |
| University Medical Center New Orleans | New Orleans | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 8 |
| Ochsner Lsu Health Shreveport | Shreveport | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | 7 |
Sources: CMS Doctors and Clinicians (August 2026) and Facility Affiliation files (August 2026); hospital ownership type and overall star rating from CMS Hospital General Information (July 2026). A clinician in several groups is counted once, in the largest group they bill through. Ownership type is what the hospital reports to CMS; it does not show private equity or other investor ownership. How we build this directory.
Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana
Listed by city, largest first. Payment figures come from the federal Open Payments program, which requires drug and device companies to report what they pay physicians for consulting, speaking, meals, travel and royalties. A disclosed payment is a financial relationship, not evidence of wrongdoing, and many totals reflect a single meal. Figures cover calendar year 2025.
Dr. Emile Broussard, MDAbbeville, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 893-4452 Dr. Kerry Brown, MDAbbeville, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 893-4452 Dr. Robert Young, MDAbbeville, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(337) 893-4452 Dr. Bernard Patty, MDAlexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 487-2020 Dr. Eric Reish, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $2,916 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 487-2020 Dr. Gerald Guidry, M.D.Alexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 487-9816 Dr. Kenneth Harper, MDAlexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 473-0010 Dr. Lisso Nachman, MDAlexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 443-5879 Dr. Michael Redmond, MDAlexandria, LA · $1,108 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 487-2020 Dr. Patrick Redmond, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $1,549 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 487-2020 Dr. Robert Wallace, M.D.Alexandria, LA · $158 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 448-4488 Dr. Thomas Norton, MDAlexandria, LA · $1,204 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(318) 487-2020 Dr. Thomas Robinson, M.D.Alexandria, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 613-2367 Dr. James Mccue, MDBastrop, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(318) 281-2705 Dr. Allen Pearce, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $688 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Andrew Black, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $16 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-3437 Dr. Annette Rhodes, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $452 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Barbara Noguchi, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $76 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-8833 Dr. Blake Williamson, M.D., M.P.H., M.S.Baton Rouge, LA · $39,873 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 984-2020 Dr. Bradley Black, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 766-3437 Dr. Carola Okogbaa, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $238 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 356-2655 Dr. Caroline Sowell, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $175 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 246-9621 Dr. Charles Afeman, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $87 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Charles Williamson, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $6,511 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 924-2020 Dr. Christopher Grenier, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $164 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. Claire Borne, MDBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 924-2020 Dr. Clayton Patrick, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $646 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 924-2020 Dr. Crayton Fargason, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $122 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Daniel Nelson, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $1,464 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. David Dragon, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $770 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-7777 Dr. David Fargason, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $1,251 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Devin Tran, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $2,338 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Donald Peavy, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $482 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 927-0180 Dr. Fay Woo, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $275 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. George Fivgas, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $720 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-9300 Dr. Hilliard Haik, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $613 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Hongvan LeBaton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 364-9404 Dr. Jane Olson, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $145 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-0005 Dr. Jennifer Olds, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $489 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 923-0960 Dr. John Couvillion, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $200 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-8833 Dr. Joseph Bechay, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $321 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 924-2020 Dr. Mark Meadows, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $31 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 767-5525 Dr. Matthew Smith, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $720 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 924-2020 Dr. Michael Morgan, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · $1,461 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 761-5200 Dr. Nicholas Braud, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $1,437 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 768-7777 Dr. Philip Ehrlich, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $1,632 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 766-7441 Dr. Robert Holloway, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 927-0180 Dr. Russell Saloom, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 766-1110 Dr. Scott Nelson, MDBaton Rouge, LA · $489 in drug and device payments (2025) ·
(225) 923-0960 Dr. Stephen Sessums, M.D.Baton Rouge, LA · No drug or device payments recorded (2025) ·
(225) 767-2099 Conditions Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana commonly treat
Patients often search by condition rather than specialty. These are conditions typically managed by Ophthalmology providers. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
- Macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Dry eye
- Retinal detachment
Common questions
How many Ophthalmology providers are in Louisiana?There are 298 Ophthalmology providers with active NPI records practicing in Louisiana, according to federal NPPES data refreshed monthly.
Do Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana offer telehealth?Yes. 1 of the 298 Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana (about 0%) report offering telehealth services in CMS data.
Which cities in Louisiana have the most Ophthalmology providers?New Orleans (49), Baton Rouge (43), Metairie (37) have the highest concentration of Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana.
How many Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana received drug or device company payments?209 of 298 Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana (70%) received at least one payment from a drug or device company in 2025, according to the federal Open Payments program.
What conditions do Ophthalmology providers in Louisiana treat?Ophthalmology providers commonly treat macular degeneration, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye and related conditions. Individual practices vary, so confirm with the provider before booking.
Where does this data come from?Provider counts and profiles come from the federal NPPES registry and CMS Doctors and Clinicians files. Payment figures come from the CMS Open Payments program for calendar year 2025. The directory refreshes monthly.
Do most Ophthalmologists in Louisiana work in independent practices or large health systems?Among 193 Ophthalmologists in Louisiana enrolled in Medicare, 47% bill through a solo or small practice with fewer than 10 clinicians, 31% through a mid-size group of 10 to 99, and 22% through a large group or health system with 100 or more clinicians, according to CMS enrollment records.
Which hospitals do Ophthalmologists in Louisiana work at?According to CMS facility affiliation records, the Louisiana hospitals where the most Ophthalmologists hold privileges are Willis Knighton Medical Center in Shreveport; East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie; Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center in Baton Rouge.
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