KELECHI N. IHEAGWARA MD – NPI #1932256765
Pediatrics

A pediatrician expert in advanced life support for children from the term or near-term neonate to the adolescent. This competence extends to the critical care management of life-threatening organ system failure from any cause in both medical and surgical patients and to the support of vital physiological functions. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and also facilitates patient care among other specialists.

KELECHI IHEAGWARA is a physician located in BATON ROUGE, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1932256765 to KELECHI IHEAGWARA on January 04, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2080P0203X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 09, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for KELECHI IHEAGWARA below.

NPI Profile for
KELECHI N. IHEAGWARA

NPI Number
1932256765
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
KELECHI N. IHEAGWARA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7777 HENNESSY BLVD. SUITE 103
PEDIATRIC INTENSIVISTS OF LA
BATON ROUGE, LA 70808
Phone: (225) 767-6700 Fax: (225) 767-6721
3 Other location(s):
8200 Constantin Blvd Ste 200
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3481
Phone: (225) 767-6700
8300 Constantin Blvd
Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3489
Phone: (225) 374-1468
4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
Lafayette, LA 70508-6902
Phone: (337) 470-2605
Fax: (337) 470-4595
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 09, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for KELECHI IHEAGWARA

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidLA1886394
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
2080P0203X
- Pediatrics / Pediatric Critical Care Medicine (Primary)
LA 203143
207PP0204X
- Emergency Medicine / Pediatric Emergency Medicine
LA 203143

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS-EPIC
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD,
BATON ROUGE, LA 77025-1669

Endpoint
https://epicproxy.et0830.epichosted.com/FHIRProxy/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
FMOLHS FHIR URL
Content Type
OTHER
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
8300 CONSTANTIN BLVD,
BATON ROUGE, LA 77025-1669

Additional Information

Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices

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