Patrick Njoku, MD
NPI 1497945026 · Infectious Disease Physician · Baton Rouge, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Patrick Njoku, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Baton Rouge, LA (NPI 1497945026).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497945026
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35C.000418 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 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
884 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 436 | $112 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 143 | $163 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 133 | $110 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 121 | $74 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 20 | $123 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 33 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Abacavir/Dolutegravir/Lamivudibrand: Triumeq | 165 | 18 |
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 131 | 20 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | 90 | 22 |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 72 | 12 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 52 | — |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 42 | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$84 across 9 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
- 2007-07-30
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2023-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Patrick Njoku's NPI number?
- Patrick Njoku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497945026, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Patrick Njoku's specialty?
- Patrick Njoku is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Patrick Njoku located?
- Patrick Njoku's practice location on file with NPPES is 3401 North Blvd Ste 300, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3743.
- What is Patrick Njoku's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Patrick Njoku is (225) 930-4517.
- Does Patrick Njoku accept Medicare?
- Patrick Njoku is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Patrick Njoku's NPI active?
- Yes — Patrick Njoku's NPI (1497945026) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.