Austin Michael Pharo, MD
Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Austin Michael Pharo is an Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery specialist based in New Orleans, LA with over 12 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY
Austin Michael Pharo, MD specializes in ophthalmology, serving patients in New Orleans, LA in group practice. Trained at Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (class of 2014), he has been practicing for over 12 years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data).
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3715 Prytania St Ste 504, New Orleans, LA 70115-3766
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better8.78%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(+3.7 pts)
8.78% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better72.7%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-10.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
341
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
124
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
205
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $4k
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-1%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-6%) — less common here
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↓ Fewer patients than average (-4%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$646 received from industry
22 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Austin Michael Pharo's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Graduated medical school · 2014
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board certified · Jul 26, 2020
Self-reported via NPPES
12 years in practice
Established
A physician who specializes in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. This subspecialty combines orbital and periocular surgery with facial plastic surgery, and includes aesthetic and reconstructive surgery of the face, orbit, eyelid, and lacrimal system. Practitioners evaluate, diagnose and treat conditions involving the eyelids, brows, midface, orbits, lacrimal systems and surrounding and supporting structures of the face and neck.
Taxonomy: 207WX0200X
Education & Training
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans (Class of 2014)
Primary hospital affiliation: Acute Care Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 100017
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Care With Austin Michael Pharo
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Austin Michael Pharo for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to New Orleans required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Austin Michael Pharo
NPI records show Dr. Pharo as active with telehealth listed in New Orleans, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (045) 895-3223.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3715 Prytania St Ste 504, New Orleans, LA 70115-3766
Mailing Address
3715 Prytania St Ste 504, New Orleans, LA 70115-3766
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