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KENNEDY ACHORD OD
NPI 1326876053
Optometrist in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since July 24, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9, BATON ROUGE, LA 70810(225) 767-3937(225) 767-3917 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Kennedy Achord Od NPPES

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

KENNEDY ACHORD OD (NPI 1326876053) is an individual optometrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (2023-969AT) and active in the NPI registry since July 2024. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326876053
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameKENNEDY ACHORDCredential: OD
Location Address8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9Baton Rouge, LA 70810-0927
Mailing Address8280 Ymca Plaza Dr Bldg 9Baton Rouge, LA 70810-0927 · (225) 767-3937 · Fax (225) 767-3917
Phone(225) 767-3937
Fax(225) 767-3917
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2024
✔ NPI 1326876053 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 2023-969AT
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9, Baton Rouge, LA 70810
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kennedy Achord Od 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 ID7810437761
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240906001957
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Kennedy Achord reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Achord Eye Clinic LLC
0.3 mi
Optometrist
12726 PERKINS ROAD
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Louisiana enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1184942401 (225) 767-3937

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70810 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.

DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO. 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
PROGRESSIVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
PROGRESSIVE HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS INC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344
DDMS OF LOUISIANA NO 2, LLC
Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
8280 YMCA PLAZA DR BLDG 9
BATON ROUGE, LA 70810
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 767-2344

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 Kennedy Achord's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kennedy Achord is 1326876053. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2024.

Where is Kennedy Achord located?

Kennedy Achord practices at 8280 Ymca Plaza Dr Bldg 9, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. The listed phone number is (225) 767-3937.

What is Kennedy Achord's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Kennedy Achord enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kennedy 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Kennedy Achord's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kennedy Achord reassigns Medicare benefits to Achord Eye Clinic LLC (Baton Rouge, LA). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Kennedy Achord's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kennedy Achord accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming and 5 other insurers list Kennedy 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kennedy Achord was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.