Dr Shonda D Achord, OD - Medicare Optometrist in Baton Rouge, LA

Dr Shonda D Achord, OD is a medicare enrolled "Optometrist" provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She went to University Of Houston - College Of Optometry and graduated in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Optometry. She is a member of the group practice Achord Eye Clinic Llc and her current practice location is 12726 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 767-3937.

Dr Shonda D Achord is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 1095-205T) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1861593477.

Contact Information

Dr Shonda D Achord, OD
12726 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1910
(225) 767-3937
(225) 767-3917



Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Shonda D Achord
GenderFemale
SpecialityOptometry
Experience32 Years
Location12726 Perkins Rd, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Shonda D Achord attended and graduated from University Of Houston - College Of Optometry in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1861593477
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/26/2006
  • Last Update Date: 08/24/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3678697570
  • Enrollment ID: I20100913000024

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Shonda D Achord such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1861593477NPI-NPPES
1952524MedicaidLA

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
152W00000XOptometrist 1095-205T (Louisiana)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Achord Eye Clinic Llc11534450443

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Provider NameAchord Eye Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1184942401
PECOS PAC ID: 1153445044
Enrollment ID: O20100830000466

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Shonda D Achord, OD
12726 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1910

Ph: (225) 767-3937
Dr Shonda D Achord, OD
12726 Perkins Rd,
Baton Rouge, LA 70810-1910

Ph: (225) 767-3937

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