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SOMTOCHUKWU GINIGEME OJUKWU MD
NPI 1508494303
Internal Medicine - Hematology & Oncology in Baton Rouge, LA

Active since March 29, 2020PECOS Enrolled
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR, BATON ROUGE, LA 70816(225) 761-5200(225) 754-5043 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 8, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 8, 2026, Mar 29, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Somtochukwu Ginigeme Ojukwu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

SOMTOCHUKWU GINIGEME OJUKWU MD (NPI 1508494303) is an individual hematology & oncology provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (353729) and active in the NPI registry since March 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1508494303
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RH0003X
Provider Legal NameSOMTOCHUKWU GINIGEME OJUKWUCredential: MD
Location Address17050 MEDICAL CENTER DRBaton Rouge, LA 70816-3221
Mailing Address1514 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121-2451 · (504) 842-8718 · Fax (504) 842-6903
Phone(225) 761-5200
Fax(225) 754-5043
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMarch 29, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 8, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 8, 2026
✔ NPI 1508494303 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RH0003X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 353729
Definition
An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Baton Rouge, LA 70816
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Somtochukwu Ginigeme Ojukwu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician 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.

New Patient
$164.73 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $41.18 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

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.

OCHSNER CLINIC LLC
General Practice
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 754-5300
RED STICK CARDIOLOGY LLC
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR, STE 111
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 753-8686
ANDREW D LAUVE MD.
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 754-5117
ELIZE LEVY LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 755-4452
CAILEY HALLORAN
Acupuncturist
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 761-5579
JACLYN HEBERT ISABELLA MD
Colon & Rectal Surgery
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 754-4302
JENNIFER PERONE M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Oncology)
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 761-5200
ANNA HURDER RD
Dietitian, Registered
17050 MEDICAL CENTER DR
BATON ROUGE, LA 70816
East Baton Rouge Parish (225) 752-2470

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 Somtochukwu Ojukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Somtochukwu Ojukwu is 1508494303. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 29, 2020.

Where is Somtochukwu Ojukwu located?

Somtochukwu Ojukwu practices at 17050 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, LA 70816. The listed phone number is (225) 761-5200.

What is Somtochukwu Ojukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hematology & Oncology, with taxonomy code 207RH0003X.

Is Somtochukwu Ojukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Somtochukwu Ojukwu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Somtochukwu Ojukwu was last updated on September 8, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.