Dr. Augustine U Njoku

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 17+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Augustine U Njoku, MD, is a Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) specialist in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2007, having over 17 years of diverse experience, especially in Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology). He is affiliated with many hospitals including Homer Memorial Hospital, Desoto Regional Health System, Morehouse General Hospital, B R F Hospital Holdings L L C, Willis Knighton Medical Center. Dr. Augustine U Njoku also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, Lsu Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Faculty Group Practice. Dr. Augustine U Njoku accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (318) 675-5491 to request Dr. Augustine U Njoku the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 1501 Kings Hwy
Cardiology Department
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Phone 1: (318) 675-5491
Phone 2: (318) 675-5000
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Augustine U Njoku
Gender Male
PECOS ID 7517262918
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

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

Experience

  • Over 17 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    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. Augustine U Njoku graduated from medical school in 2007.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1174784904
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Monday, September 12, 2016

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 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.
  • 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. Augustine U Njoku

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Augustine U Njoku has been primarily specialized in Cardiovascular Disease for over 17 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.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
  • Lsu Health Sciences Center-Shreveport Faculty Group Practice


Practice Locations

1501 Kings Hwy
Cardiology Department
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228

Phone: (318) 675-5491
Phone 2: (318) 675-5000
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


1541 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 675-5000
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


1606 Kings Hwy
Shreveport, LA 71103-4128
Phone: (318) 675-6402
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 Monday, September 12, 2016. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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