Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lafayette, LA

Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. He went to Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago and graduated in 1998 and has 26 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. He is a member of the group practice Today's Eyecare, Llc and his current practice location is 5725 Johnston St, Suite 2314, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 984-2410.

Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1253-407T) 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 1346271384.

Contact Information

Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins, OD
5725 Johnston St, Suite 2314,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5307
(337) 984-2410
(337) 984-2416



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Joseph Andrew Atkins
GenderMale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience26 Years
Location5725 Johnston St, Lafayette, 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:
  • Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins attended and graduated from Illinois College Of Optometry At Chicago in 1998
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1346271384
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/06/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2010
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5597785238
  • Enrollment ID: I20051128000180

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1346271384NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1253-407T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Today's Eyecare, Llc66088655484

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Provider NameToday's Eyecare, Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1710007000
PECOS PAC ID: 6608865548
Enrollment ID: O20040507000116

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins, OD
5725 Johnston St, Suite 2314,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5307

Ph: (337) 984-2410
Dr Joseph Andrew Atkins, OD
5725 Johnston St, Suite 2314,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5307

Ph: (337) 984-2410

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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5725 Johnston St, Suite 2314, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-984-2410    Fax: 337-984-2416
Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 3505 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-984-1488    
Louisiana Physicians Eyecare Group, A Professional Corporation
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 5540 Johnston St Ste 101, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-314-9020    Fax: 337-314-9021
Crystal M Gustin, O.D.
Optometrist
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5725 Johnston St Ste 2314, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-984-2140    Fax: 337-984-2416
Sanders Vision Center
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Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4432 Johnston Street, Lafayette, LA 70503
Phone: 337-984-9941    Fax: 337-984-8639
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