William A Byrd, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Shreveport, LA

William A Byrd, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Tulane University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1979 and has 45 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. He is a member of the group practice Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice and his current practice location is 2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 631-2020.

William A Byrd is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 14814) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1316937998.

Contact Information

William A Byrd, MD
2611 Greenwood Rd,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3907
(318) 631-2020
(318) 621-3023



Physician's Profile

Full NameWilliam A Byrd
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience45 Years
Location2611 Greenwood Rd, Shreveport, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • William A Byrd attended and graduated from Tulane University School Of Medicine in 1979
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1316937998
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/25/2005
  • Last Update Date: 08/06/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9739221763
  • Enrollment ID: I20100908000080

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for William A Byrd such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1316937998NPI-NPPES
1321621MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology 14814 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ochsner Lsu Health ShreveportShreveport, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice4082902721529

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Entity NameLouisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417992249
PECOS PAC ID: 6103730908
Enrollment ID: O20031208000275

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Entity NameLsu Health Sciences Center Shreveport Faculty Group Practice
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013374222
PECOS PAC ID: 4082902721
Enrollment ID: O20161012000307

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
William A Byrd, MD
2611 Greenwood Rd,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3907

Ph: (318) 631-2020
William A Byrd, MD
2611 Greenwood Rd,
Shreveport, LA 71103-3907

Ph: (318) 631-2020

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Donald E Texada, M.D.
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Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
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Claude Youngblood Bundrick Jr., MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-795-4770    Fax: 318-795-4775
Rogelio Orillac, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of Ophthalmology, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-7737    Fax: 318-675-5666
Thomas Boone Redens, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1501 Kings Hwy, Department Of Ophthalmology, Shreveport, LA 71103
Phone: 318-675-6901    Fax: 318-675-4819
Mary Ellen Berg, M.D.
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Practice Location: 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd, Shreveport, LA 71106
Phone: 318-795-4770    Fax: 318-795-4775
Ann H Guy, MD
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
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Dr. Frederick Randall Kirchner, M.D.
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Practice Location: 471 Ashley Ridge Blvd., Shreveport, LA 71106
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