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Dr. Paula Ducote Eapen, MD

Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician in Lake Charles, LA · enumerated 2006 · practices at The Pathology Laboratory, Inc..

Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES

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1740260157

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Registry record

Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Paula Ducote Eapen
Credential MD
Sex Female
Practice address 830 W Bayou Pines Dr, Lake Charles, LA, 70601
Phone (337) 436-9557
Fax (337) 312-1311
Enumeration date Jan 20, 2006
Last updated in NPPES Aug 26, 2021

Taxonomy & licenses

207ZP0102X Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology Physician Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians · License MD.023487 (LA) Primary
MD · Doctor of Medicine: A physician who completed medical school (allopathic medicine), residency training, and state licensure. About the MD credential

Other identifiers

Identifier Type State Issuer
1187470 Medicaid LA -

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Is NPI 1740260157 active?
Yes, as of the latest NPPES snapshot, NPI 1740260157 is active (record last updated 2021-08-26).
How do I verify Paula Eapen's NPI record?
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Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2021-08-26.