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Optometrist
Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor
Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor
Last updated: Mar 19, 2026

Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor

  • Gender: Female
  • Sole propriator: No
  • NPI: 1063791077

Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor O.D.

Optometrist

She is located at 814 Veterans Drive in Carencro, LA 70520. Can help patients with the following: Blindness, Esotropia, Eye Floaters, Macular Degeneration, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Presbyopia. Her National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1063791077. Appointment can be made via the phone number (337) 896-7575. She is affiliated with 1 practices.

Conditions treated

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor, being an optometrist, treats the following conditions. Please be advised that this list may not be complete. For the full list of conditions treated, consult directly with Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor.

  • Astigmatism
  • Binocular Dysfunction (BVD)
  • Blepharitis
  • Blindness
  • Cataracts
  • Color Blindness
  • Contact Lens Prescription and Fitting
  • Crossed Eyes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Dry Eyes
  • Esotropia
  • Exotropia
  • Eye Allergy
  • Eye Floaters
  • Eye Strain
  • Eyeglasses Fitting and Prescription
  • Farsightedness
  • Glaucoma
  • Hypertropia
  • Lazy Eye
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Oculomotor Dysfunction
  • Pink Eye
  • Presbyopia
  • Retinal Imaging
  • Sty

ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plan networks

Insurers selling ACA Marketplace (HealthCare.gov) plans list Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor as in-network for the following 2026 plans.

Health plans

Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections

Network data as of Sep 15, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 16 plans from Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections
Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Complete Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Complete Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Elite Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Everyday Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Focused Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Expanded Bronze + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Gold + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Gold Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients
Standard Silver + Vision + Adult Dental EPO · Silver Preferred Not accepting new patients

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 8 plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue Max 70/50 $6700 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible PPO · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max 80/60 $1500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $3300 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Max Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized PPO · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 60/40 $6100 PPO · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue Saver 90/70 $3400 PPO · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients

CHRISTUS Health Plan

Network data as of Jan 1, 1900, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 15 plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan
CHRISTUS Health Plan plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Bronze Essential Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Essential Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Gold Plus HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Silver Essential Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Expanded Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Gold HMO · Gold Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Standard Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Bronze Plus HMO · Expanded Bronze Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients
CHRISTUS Value Silver Plus HMO · Silver Preferred Accepting new patients

HMO Louisiana

Network data as of Sep 8, 2026, as reported by the insurer.

Show all 7 plans from HMO Louisiana
HMO Louisiana plans
Plan Plan type Network tier New patients
Blue POS 60/40 $6500 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 80/60 $3200 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS 90/70 $9900 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits HSA Eligible POS · Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 50/50 $7500 Standardized HSA Eligible POS · Expanded Bronze Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 60/40 $6000 Standardized POS · Silver Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 75/55 $2000 Standardized POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients
Blue POS Copay (PCP) 80/60 $1000 with 2 $0 PCP Virtual Visits POS · Gold Not Applicable Accepting new patients

This covers ACA Marketplace plans only, as reported by each insurer. It does not include employer, Medicare Advantage, or state-run exchange plans, and a plan missing from this list does not mean Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor is out of network. Insurer directories can be out of date, so always confirm with the insurer and the office before your visit.

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Medicare Enrollment

Dr. Shamekia A. Nwafor is enrolled to bill Medicare as a Practitioner - Optometry .

Bills through: Lafayette Premier Vision Center Llc

Based on Medicare's public enrollment records as of Jul 17, 2026. This reflects Medicare fee-for-service enrollment only and says nothing about other insurance, quality, outcomes, or board certification.

Payments received

Drug payment

Alcon $24

Other

Food and Beverage $24

Affiliated practices

America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses
3505 Ambassador Caffery Parkway
Lafayette, 70503 LA
(337) 984-1448

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Questions & Answers

Does Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor have affiliation with practices?

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor is affiliated with America's Best Contacts & Eyeglasses.

Does Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor accept insurance?

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor is listed in-network for 46 ACA Marketplace (Obamacare/HealthCare.gov) plans from Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana. See the Marketplace plans section for details.

What conditions does Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor treat?

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor provides treatment for Blindness, Esotropia, Eye Floaters, Macular Degeneration, Oculomotor Dysfunction, Presbyopia. For the full list see this list.

Where can you meet with Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor?

Dr. Shamekia Ann Nwafor's office is located at 814 Veterans Drive in Carencro, LA 70520.