Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD

Individual provider Ophthalmology Physician · NPI 1063791077

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor, OD is an Optometry in Carencro, Louisiana. Graduated from University of Houston - College of Optometry in 2011, 15 years ago. Accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Louisiana.

Years since qualifying
15
Trained at
University of Houston - College of Optometry
Licensed in
LA
In the registry since
2011
Specialties on file
2
What do these letters mean?
OD — Doctor of Optometry
An optometrist: examines eyes, prescribes glasses and contacts, and treats many eye conditions.

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Practice location Address checks out

814 Veterans Dr
Carencro, LA 70520-3701
Phone: (337) 896-7575
Fax: (337) 896-9971
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Optometrist (primary) Taxonomy 152W00000X · Licence 1620-653T (LA)
Ophthalmology Physician Taxonomy 207W00000X · Licence 1620653T (LA)

Record details

NPI number1063791077
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials OD
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedAugust 8, 2011
Last updated in NPPESMarch 19, 2026
Certification dateMarch 19, 2026

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyOPTOMETRY
Medical schoolUNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON - COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
Graduated 2011 (15 years in practice)
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount