Dr. Luwanga U Okoro

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 27+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Luwanga U Okoro, DO, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Merrillville, Indiana. He attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth in 1997, having over 27 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Catherine Hospital Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc. Dr. Luwanga U Okoro also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Cardiomed Specialists Pc, Methodist Hospitals Cardiographics, Llc. Dr. Luwanga U Okoro accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 649-2750 to request Dr. Luwanga U Okoro the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 200 E 86th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410-6258

Phone 1: (219) 649-2750

Fax: (219) 756-1410
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Luwanga U Okoro
Gender Male
PECOS ID 0648216556
Sole Proprietor Yes - He owns 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

  • Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 27 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Doctor of Osteopathic (DO)
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    Doctor of Osteopathic
    Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O. or DO) is a professional doctoral degree for physicians and surgeons offered by medical schools in the United States. Holders of the D.O. degree have attained the ability to become licensed as osteopathic physicians who have equivalent rights, privileges, and responsibilities as physicians with a Doctor of Medicine degree (M.D.).

Education and Training

  • Dr. Luwanga U Okoro attended and graduated from University Of North Texas Health Science Center At Fort Worth in 1997.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1689673683
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Wednesday, July 20, 2005
  • NPPES Last Update: Wednesday, July 29, 2015

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does not 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.
  • EHR - He does 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Luwanga U Okoro

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Luwanga U Okoro has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 27 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.
  • Internal Medicine / Cardiovascular Disease
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    Cardiovascular Disease
    An internist who specializes in diseases of the heart and blood vessels and manages complex cardiac conditions such as heart attacks and life-threatening, abnormal heartbeat rhythms.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Cardiomed Specialists Pc
  • Methodist Hospitals Cardiographics, Llc


Practice Locations

200 E 86th Pl
Merrillville, IN 46410-6258
Phone: (219) 649-2750
Fax: (219) 756-1410
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


8701 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410-7035
Phone: (219) 738-5500
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


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Wednesday, July 29, 2015. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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