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CHAD JOSEPH ACHORD CRNA
NPI 1184634644
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Hammond, LA

Active since August 08, 2006Accepts Medicare Assignment
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, HAMMOND, LA 70403(985) 230-6534(985) 230-6653 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Chad Joseph Achord Crna NPPES

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

CHAD JOSEPH ACHORD CRNA (NPI 1184634644) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Hammond, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (AP04882) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is affiliated with Avala, maintains a secondary practice location in Eau Claire, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1184634644
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHAD JOSEPH ACHORDCredential: CRNA
Location Address15790 PAUL VEGA MD DRHammond, LA 70403-1434
Mailing AddressPo Box 2668Hammond, LA 70404-2668 · (985) 230-6534 · Fax (985) 230-6653
Phone(985) 230-6534
Fax(985) 230-6653
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateAugust 8, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 13, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1184634644 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in LA · AP04882✔ Licensed in WI · 16351
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN089101 (LA)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, Hammond, LA 70403
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12116 Craig RdEau Claire, WI 54701-6118 · Phone (715) 858-4610

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1584665LA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include HMO Louisiana, Medica, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chad Joseph Achord Crna 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 ID840208815
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060403000220, I20241024002556

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
20 services19 patients
Anesthesia for extensive surgery on spine 00670
Anesthesia for extensive spine surgery involves medication to block pain and make you unconscious during the procedure. It ensures comfort and prevents movement. Two types may be used: general (you sleep) or regional (numbs a large area). The choice depends on the surgery specifics and your health.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 01810
Anesthesia for procedures on the forearm, wrist, and hand involves administering medication to block sensation in these areas. This helps ensure comfort and painlessness during surgeries or treatments involving nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue in these regions.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Avala

Acute Care Hospitals · Covington, LA
OwnershipPhysician
CMS Certification Number190267
Location67252 Industry LaneCovington, LA 70433 · St. Tammany County

Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire

Acute Care Hospitals · Eau Claire, WI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number520210
Location2310 Craig RdEau Claire, WI 54701 · Eau Claire 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$67.06 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $16.76 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

HOSPITAL SERVICE DISTRICT #1 OF TANGIPAHOA PARISH
General Acute Care Hospital
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, FINANCE DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6939
MRS. KRISTEN KING NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-3066
DR. MARK EVANS HAILE
Emergency Medicine
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1332
MARK EDWIN KOEPP RN, CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6685
SANDRA J CAPPS APRN, RN
Nurse Practitioner
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR, REVENUE MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1682
DR. MICHAEL ALFRED CORDONE MD
Anesthesiology
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-2198
MR. GEORGE JOSEPH ROME III N.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-6316
JOHN EASTERLY
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
15790 PAUL VEGA MD DR
HAMMOND, LA 70403
Tangipahoa Parish (985) 230-1369

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 Chad Achord's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chad Achord is 1184634644. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 8, 2006.

Where is Chad Achord located?

Chad Achord practices at 15790 Paul Vega MD Dr, Hammond, LA 70403. The listed phone number is (985) 230-6534.

What is Chad Achord's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Chad Achord enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chad Achord 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.

What insurance does Chad Achord accept?

Health plans from HMO Louisiana, Medica and UnitedHealthcare list Chad Achord as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Chad Achord affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chad Achord is affiliated with Avala and Marshfield Medical Center - Eau Claire.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chad Achord was last updated on February 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.