CHIMA P AKUNNE DPM
NPI 1376809889
Podiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA
About Chima P Akunne Dpm NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHIMA P AKUNNE DPM (NPI 1376809889) is an individual podiatrist in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (308231) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2012).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 2
A podiatrist is a person qualified by a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (D.P.M.) degree, licensed by the state, and practicing within the scope of that license. Podiatrists diagnose and treat foot diseases and deformities. They perform medical, surgical and other operative procedures, prescribe corrective devices and prescribe and administer drugs and physical therapy.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Chima P Akunne Dpm 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 9
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Baton Rouge General Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LAOchsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge
Acute Care Hospitals · Baton Rouge, LAPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 70816 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
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 Chima Akunne's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chima Akunne is 1376809889. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2012.
Where is Chima Akunne located?
Chima Akunne practices at 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. The listed phone number is (225) 754-3278.
What is Chima Akunne's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist with taxonomy code 213E00000X.
Is Chima Akunne enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chima Akunne 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.
What insurance does Chima Akunne accept?
Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Chima Akunne 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.
Is Chima Akunne affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Chima Akunne is affiliated with Baton Rouge General Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center - Baton Rouge.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chima Akunne was last updated on May 23, 2018. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
