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Hematology/Oncology

Somtochukwu Ojukwu, MD

Sees patients in New Orleans, LA · Louisiana

Summary

Dr. Somtochukwu Ojukwu, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 1516 Jeffferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121. May accept Medicare assignment. NPI 1508494303. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026.

  • Specialty: Hematologist-oncologist (Medicare lists Hematology/Oncology)
  • Address: 1516 Jeffferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: graduated 2026
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Somtochukwu Ojukwu, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Somtochukwu Ojukwu accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Somtochukwu Ojukwu may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
What is Somtochukwu Ojukwu's NPI number?
1508494303. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Practice locations

Addresses where Somtochukwu Ojukwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2026
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1508494303
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Sources

  1. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  3. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians