Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Pete Wardell, OD

Optometrist (CMS: Optometry) · Natchitoches, LA

  • NPI 1467495382
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 0.0 / 100 · 2023
  • 21 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
946 Keyser Ave
Natchitoches, LA 714576266
(318) 357-8194
fax (318) 357-3145

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
April 25, 2016
Year of graduation
2005 — 21 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
152W00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Louisiana #1419543T
Medicaid
LA #1587443

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467495382. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
2,058
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$181,033
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
92250 Photography of the retina 568 471 $34
92014 Established patient complete exam of visual system 515 501 $116
92012 Established patient problem focused exam of visual system 473 352 $82
92004 New patient complete exam of visual system 231 231 $138
66984 Removal of cataract with insertion of prosthetic lens 122 77 $101
92002 New patient problem focused exam of visual system 42 42 $78
66821 Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 38 33 $331
92083 Exam of visual field with extended testing 38 37 $57
76514 Ultrasound scan of cornea to determine thickness 17 17 $10
92133 Imaging of optic nerve 14 14 $33

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in Natchitoches Optometrist, average services per provider: 145. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$98
Transactions
4
Manufacturers
3
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Alcon Vision LLC 2 $46.64
CooperVision INC. 1 $32.12
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries INC. 1 $19.33

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$98

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,821
Patients
568
Total drug cost
$252,593
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Latanoprost Generic 700 165 $7,389
Brimonidine Tartrate Generic 217 60 $2,004
Timolol Maleate Generic 199 54 $1,984
Restasis (Cyclosporine) Brand 184 71 $154,990
Dorzolamide-Timolol (Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleat) Brand 168 50 $3,439
Prednisolone Acetate Generic 62 56 $2,235
Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth (Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexametha) Brand 51 47 $710
Lumigan (Bimatoprost) Brand 49 0 $18,311
Xiidra (Lifitegrast) Brand 38 20 $36,194
Tobramycin-Dexamethasone (Tobramycin/Dexamethasone) Brand 30 30 $1,899

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Pete Wardell's medical specialty?
Dr. Pete Wardell practices Optometrist in Natchitoches, LA.
Where does Dr. Pete Wardell practice?
Dr. Pete Wardell practices at 946 Keyser Ave, Natchitoches, LA 714576266. Office phone: 3183578194.
What is Dr. Pete Wardell's NPI?
Dr. Pete Wardell's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467495382, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Pete Wardell accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Pete Wardell accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Pete Wardell commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Photography of the retina (HCPCS 92250); Established patient complete exam of visual system (HCPCS 92014); Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (HCPCS 92012). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.