Chima P Akunne, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Baton Rouge, LA

Chima P Akunne, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist" provider in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He graduated from medical school in 2012 and has 12 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. He is a member of the group practice Ochsner Clinic Llc and his current practice location is 16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (225) 754-3278.

Chima P Akunne is licensed to practice in Louisiana (license number 308231) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1376809889.

Contact Information

Chima P Akunne, DPM
16777 Medical Center Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
(225) 754-3278
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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameChima P Akunne
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience12 Years
Location16777 Medical Center Dr, Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chima P Akunne graduated from medical school in 2012
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1376809889
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/09/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/23/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7214248558
  • Enrollment ID: I20180530002412

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chima P Akunne such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1376809889NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery SC006611 (Pennsylvania)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 25MD00326800 (New Jersey)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery N006718 (New York)Secondary
213E00000XPodiatrist 308231 (Louisiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Kindred At HomePlaquemine, LAHome health agency
Ochsner Medical Center - Baton RougeBaton rouge, LAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Ochsner Clinic Llc82249336192342

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Chima P Akunne allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameOchsner Clinic Llc
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1538151428
PECOS PAC ID: 8224933619
Enrollment ID: O20031126000513

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chima P Akunne is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chima P Akunne, DPM
1514 Jefferson Hwy,
New Orleans, LA 70121-2429

Ph: (504) 842-4000
Chima P Akunne, DPM
16777 Medical Center Dr,
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

Ph: (225) 754-3278

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