Donald Walker, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Shreveport, LA

Donald Walker, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Shreveport, Louisiana. He went to Southern College Of Optometry and graduated in 1977 and has 47 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Lusk Eye Specialists, Llc and his current practice location is 6823 Pines Rd, Suite B, Shreveport, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (318) 688-3050.

Donald Walker is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 809097T) 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 1386639110.

Contact Information

Donald Walker, OD
6823 Pines Rd, Suite B,
Shreveport, LA 71129-5205
(318) 688-3050
(318) 688-3233



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDonald Walker
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience47 Years
Location6823 Pines 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:
  • Donald Walker attended and graduated from Southern College Of Optometry in 1977
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1386639110
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/19/2005
  • Last Update Date: 12/16/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3870576267
  • Enrollment ID: I20040608000595

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Donald Walker such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1386639110NPI-NPPES
1342696MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 809097T (Louisiana)Primary
332H00000XEyewear Supplier 152W00000X (Louisiana)Secondary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lusk Eye Specialists, Llc69017929857

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Provider NameLusk Eye Specialists, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053405357
PECOS PAC ID: 6901792985
Enrollment ID: O20040226000032

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Donald Walker, OD
6823 Pines Rd, Suite B,
Shreveport, LA 71129-5205

Ph: (318) 688-3050
Donald Walker, OD
6823 Pines Rd, Suite B,
Shreveport, LA 71129-5205

Ph: (318) 688-3050

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