Rachel Shows, OD
NPI 1710559448 · Optometrist · Minden, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Optometry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Rachel Shows, OD is a Optometrist provider in Minden, LA (NPI 1710559448).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710559448
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- OptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
- Credential
- OD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1932-868AT (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Eye and Vision Services Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
4 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
190 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92014 | 80 | $114 |
| Established Patient Problem Focused Exam of Visual System92012 | 74 | $81 |
| New Patient Complete Exam of Visual System92004 | 21 | $136 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 15 | $32 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $32–$136 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 10 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 113 | 41 |
| Ketorolac Tromethamine | 22 | 22 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 21 | — |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 19 | 18 |
| Tobramycin/Dexamethasonebrand: Tobramycin-Dexamethasone | 17 | 15 |
| Timolol Maleate | 16 | — |
| Brimonidine Tartrate | 15 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$593 across 15 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 4010 Highway 80Haughton, LA 71037-9458Phone: (318) 949-6085
- 1803 E 70th StShreveport, LA 71105-5301Phone: (318) 798-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2021-07-13
- Last updated
- 2025-10-01
- Certified
- 2025-10-01
Frequently asked questions
- What is Rachel Shows's NPI number?
- Rachel Shows's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710559448, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Rachel Shows's specialty?
- Rachel Shows is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Optometrist (Eye and Vision Services Providers).
- Where is Rachel Shows located?
- Rachel Shows's practice location on file with NPPES is 421 Homer Rd, Minden, LA 71055.
- What is Rachel Shows's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Rachel Shows is (318) 377-4246.
- Does Rachel Shows accept Medicare?
- Rachel Shows is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Rachel Shows's NPI active?
- Yes — Rachel Shows's NPI (1710559448) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-01.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.