RACHEL ELIZABETH SHARD
NPI 1093039018
Emergency Medicine in Hammond, LA

Active since March 19, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-1300 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 17, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Rachel Elizabeth Shard NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

RACHEL ELIZABETH SHARD (NPI 1093039018) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (204988) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center, and is a graduate of Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In Shreveport (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093039018
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameRACHEL ELIZABETH SHARD
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing Address15790 Paul Vega Md DrHammond, LA 70403-1434 · (985) 230-1300
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In ShreveportGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateMarch 19, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 17, 2015
NPI 1093039018 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in LA · 204988
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Rachel Elizabeth Shard is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466682448
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140313001878
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
136 services130 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
93 services92 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
21 services21 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

North Oaks Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hammond, LA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190015
Location15790 Paul Vega MD DriveHammond, LA 70403 · Tangipahoa County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70403 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality74.5
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost42.93

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Surgery
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, NORTH OAKS HEALTH SYSTEM
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Dietitian, Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Rachel Shard's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rachel Shard is 1093039018. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 19, 2010.

Where is Rachel Shard located?

Rachel Shard practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-1300.

What is Rachel Shard's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Rachel Shard enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rachel Shard is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Is Rachel Shard affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rachel Shard is affiliated with North Oaks Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rachel Shard was last updated on July 17, 2015. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.