Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Maria Bernal, M.D.

Ophthalmology Physician (CMS: Ophthalmology) · Bogalusa, LA

  • NPI 1629267893
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
433 Plaza St Rm 213
Bogalusa, LA 704273729
(985) 730-7209
fax (985) 730-7210
Additional location
3434 Prytania St, Sutie 305
New Orleans, LA 701153532
(504) 897-7989
fax (504) 897-7980
Mailing address
3700 Saint Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 701154637

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
October 2007 — 19 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 6, 2024
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #024111
Medicaid
LA #1572225

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1629267893. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
690
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$59,586
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 261 145 $87
92201 Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing 102 71 $24
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 76 68 $124
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 57 31 $11
76519 Ultrasound scan to determine eye length and lens power 39 28 $61
92134 Imaging of retina 31 23 $36
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 28 21 $493
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 25 24 $116
92025 Ct scan of cornea 25 23 $31
92285 Photography of content of eyes 16 16 $22

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in Bogalusa Ophthalmology Physician, average services per provider: 57. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$484
Transactions
17
Manufacturers
7
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals, INC. 10 $204.75
Alcon Vision LLC 1 $121.83
Dompe US, INC. 2 $58.97
Abbvie INC. 1 $34.70
Oyster Point Pharma, INC. 1 $24.38
Harrow Eye, LLC 1 $24.15
Bausch & Lomb Americas INC. 1 $15.18

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$484

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,190
Patients
433
Total drug cost
$276,191
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 231 106 $11,511
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 153 62 $134,939
Valacyclovir (Valacyclovir Hcl) Brand 118 26 $5,480
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 105 37 $2,570
Prolensa (Bromfenac Sodium) Brand 84 32 $30,887
Timolol Maleate Generic 77 23 $1,724
Difluprednate Generic 76 13 $10,842
Latanoprost Generic 70 24 $1,311
Ilevro (Nepafenac) Brand 64 25 $24,913
Polymyxin B Sul-Trimethoprim (Polymyxin B Sulf/Trimethoprim) Brand 51 40 $479

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Maria Bernal's medical specialty?
Dr. Maria Bernal practices Ophthalmology Physician in Bogalusa, LA.
Where does Dr. Maria Bernal practice?
Dr. Maria Bernal practices at 433 Plaza St Rm 213, Bogalusa, LA 704273729. Office phone: 9857307209.
What is Dr. Maria Bernal's NPI?
Dr. Maria Bernal's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1629267893, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Maria Bernal accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Maria Bernal accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Maria Bernal commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); Extended exam of the back part of the eye with retinal drawing (HCPCS 92201); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.