CHUKWUEMEKA J. ACHONU OD – NPI #1013738582
Optometrist
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.
CHUKWUEMEKA ACHONU is an optometrist located in BOSTON, MA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1013738582 to CHUKWUEMEKA ACHONU on October 17, 2024. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 152W00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Optometrist.
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NPI Profile for
CHUKWUEMEKA J. ACHONU
(more than a year ago)
BOSTON, MA 02116-5603 Phone: (617) 636-4600 Fax:
ALEXANDRIA, VA 22306-5101 Phone: (978) 856-9108 Fax:
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| Taxonomy Classification / Specialization | State | License |
|---|---|---|
| 152W00000X - Optometrist (Primary) |
MA | OPT5742 |
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