ADWOA S. OPOKU-BOATENG M.D. – NPI #1194915405
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

ADWOA OPOKU-BOATENG is a surgeon located in NEW ORLEANS, LA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1194915405 to ADWOA OPOKU-BOATENG on August 01, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Aug 16, 2018. 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 ADWOA OPOKU-BOATENG below.

NPI Profile for
ADWOA S. OPOKU-BOATENG

NPI Number
1194915405
Enumeration Date

(about 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
ADWOA S. OPOKU-BOATENG
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
1514 JEFFERSON HWY
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70121
Phone: (504) 842-8706 Fax:
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Identifiers

Identifiers for ADWOA OPOKU-BOATENG

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
MEDICAIDWI1194915405
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 WI 61107-20
2086X0206X
- Surgery / Surgical Oncology		 WI 61107

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.

Additional Information

Education
LOMA LINDA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2005
Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
ADWOA OPOKU-BOATENG is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BANNER OCOTILLO MEDICAL CENTER
      1405 SOUTH ALMA SCHOOL ROAD
      CHANDLER, AZ 85286
    • CHANDLER REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      1955 WEST FRYE ROAD
      CHANDLER, AZ 85224
    • HONORHEALTH SCOTTSDALE SHEA MEDICAL CENTER
      9003 EAST SHEA BOULEVARD
      SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85260

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