Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Lafayette, LA

Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Lafayette, Louisiana. Her current practice location is 3505 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (337) 984-1488.

Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1620-653T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She does not accept medicare assignments directly but she may accept medicare through third-party (refer to Reassignment section below) and may also prescribe medicare part D drugs. Her NPI Number is 1063791077.

Contact Information

Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD
3505 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5130
(337) 984-1488
Not Available



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shamekia Ann Nwafor
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometrist
Location3505 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy, Lafayette, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMedicare enrolled and may accept medicare through third-party reassignment. May prescribe medicare part D drugs.
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1063791077
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2011
  • Last Update Date: 08/08/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 4183033681
  • Enrollment ID: I20210513002150

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1063791077NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1620-653T (Louisiana)Primary

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Provider NameJulie L Foreman Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1811496078
PECOS PAC ID: 7911269279
Enrollment ID: O20180326001571

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD
317 Wilson Drive,
Eunice, LA 70535

Ph: (337) 781-5771
Dr Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD
3505 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy,
Lafayette, LA 70503-5130

Ph: (337) 984-1488

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