Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu
Infectious Disease in Lafayette, Louisiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 29+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu, MD, is an Infectious Disease specialist in Lafayette, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 1996, having over 29 years of diverse experience, especially in Infectious Disease. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Lafayette General Medical Center, Opelousas General Health System, Our Lady Of Lourdes Regional Medical Center Inc, Our Lady Of The Lake Regional Medical Center, University Hospital & Clinics. Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Acadiana Id Associates Llc, Lsuhn Billing Llc. Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (337) 534-4131 to request Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Vitalis C Okechukwu |
| Gender |
Male |
| PECOS ID |
0244257806 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
He does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Infectious Disease (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 29 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu graduated from medical school in 1996.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1659308211
- NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 27, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Sunday, July 8, 2007
Quality Reporting
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eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu
Medical Licenses
Dr. Vitalis C Okechukwu has been primarily specialized in Infectious Disease for over 29 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Internal Medicine / Infectious Disease
click for detail Infectious Disease An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
| 15601R | Louisiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| Opelousas, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - Hospital District Or Authority |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Baton Rouge, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Church |
| Lafayette, Louisiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Government - State |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
- Acadiana Id Associates Llc
| Acadiana Id Associates Llc | 2 |
| Lsuhn Billing Llc | 229 |
Practice Locations
1700 Kaliste Saloom Rd
Lafayette, LA 70508-6186
Phone: (337) 534-4131
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
2390 W Congress St
Lafayette, LA 70506-4205
Phone: (337) 261-6000
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
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Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Sunday, July 8, 2007. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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