Nakia Newsome, MD
NPI 1376752238 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nakia Newsome, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1376752238).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1376752238
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 203811 (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,234 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 347 | $14 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 219 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 157 | $124 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 139 | $180 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 80 | $79 |
| Exercise Or Drug-Induced Heart Stress Test With Electrocardiogram (ecg) With Supervision and Review By Physician |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 43 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 209 | 86 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 203 | 77 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 199 | 46 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 198 | 81 |
| Carvedilol | 197 | 67 |
| Furosemide | 170 | 71 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 142 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,965 across 104 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-05-21
- Last updated
- 2026-04-24
- Certified
- 2026-04-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nakia Newsome's NPI number?
- Nakia Newsome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1376752238, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nakia Newsome's specialty?
- Nakia Newsome is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nakia Newsome located?
- Nakia Newsome's practice location on file with NPPES is 8888 Summa Ave, Baton Rouge, LA 70809-3772.
- What is Nakia Newsome's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nakia Newsome is (225) 769-0933.
- Does Nakia Newsome accept Medicare?
- Nakia Newsome is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nakia Newsome's NPI active?
- Yes — Nakia Newsome's NPI (1376752238) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-04-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.