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AYOTUNDE KUKU MD
NPI 1639638844
Emergency Medicine in Monroe, LA

Active since March 18, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4864 JACKSON ST, MONROE, LA 71202(318) 330-7000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 8, 2024, Aug 26, 2021, Mar 18, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Ayotunde Kuku Md NPPES

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

AYOTUNDE KUKU MD (NPI 1639638844) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Monroe, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (327948) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe, and maintains a secondary practice location in Shreveport.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639638844
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameAYOTUNDE KUKUCredential: MD
Location Address4864 JACKSON STMonroe, LA 71202-6400
Mailing Address1541 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · (318) 626-0287
Phone(318) 330-7000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSLouisiana State University School Of Medicine In New OrleansGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 18, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 8, 2024
✔ NPI 1639638844 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License✔ Licensed in LA · 327948
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
4864 JACKSON ST, Monroe, LA 71202
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11501 Kings HwyShreveport, LA 71103-4228 · Phone (318) 626-2326 · Fax (318) 626-3892

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Ayotunde Kuku Md 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.

PECOS PAC ID6901134857
PECOS Enrollment IDI20210901003002, I20230705001541
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
83 services79 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
69 services54 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
41 services39 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190011
Location4864 Jackson StreetMonroe, LA 71202 · Ouachita County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beauregard Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Deridder, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190050
Location600 S Pine StreetDeridder, LA 70634 · Beauregard County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northern Louisiana Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Ruston, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190086
Location401 East Vaughn AvenueRuston, LA 71270 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Glenwood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Monroe, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190160
Location503 Mcmillan RoadWest Monroe, LA 71291 · Ouachita County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71202 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
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.

DR. EDDYE BLOSSOM II MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7626
MISS KANDICE NICOLE HUNTER APRN, AGNP
Nurse Practitioner
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7000
HARNOOR SANDHU
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7600
JEFFERY FULLER M.D.
Emergency Medicine
4864 JACKSON ST, DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 675-7737
DR. WILLIAM TODD YATES MD
Family Medicine
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7626
SHANKAR NADESAN MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4864 JACKSON ST, DEPT. OF FAMILY MEDICINE
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7615
ANN MARIE CLACK WHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Women's Health)
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7000
MR. JONATHAN D BREWER PA
Physician Assistant (Medical)
4864 JACKSON ST
MONROE, LA 71202
Ouachita Parish (318) 330-7626

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 Ayotunde Kuku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ayotunde Kuku is 1639638844. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 18, 2019.

Where is Ayotunde Kuku located?

Ayotunde Kuku practices at 4864 Jackson St, Monroe, LA 71202. The listed phone number is (318) 330-7000.

What is Ayotunde Kuku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Ayotunde Kuku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ayotunde Kuku 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 Ayotunde Kuku accept?

Health plans from CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Ayotunde Kuku 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 Ayotunde Kuku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ayotunde Kuku is affiliated with Ochsner Lsu Health Monroe, Beauregard Memorial Hospital, Northern Louisiana Medical Center and Glenwood Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ayotunde Kuku was last updated on July 8, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years 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.