Quick answers
- Does Angela Buonagura accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Angela Buonagura accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Angela Buonagura see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 66 Original Medicare patients and 231 services for Angela Buonagura. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Angela Buonagura's NPI number?
- 1780676841. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Angela Buonagura, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 66 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 231 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)46 services
- Biopsy or removal of deep lymph nodes of underarm (38525)32 services
- Imaging of lymph nodes during surgery (38900)32 services
- Partial removal of breast (19301)27 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)20 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)75%
- High cholesterol74%
- Arthritis48%
- Anxiety38%
- Depression29%
Hospitals where Angela Buonagura works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Angela Buonagura at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- St Tammany Parish HospitalCovington, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190045
Practice locations
Addresses where Angela Buonagura is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10310 the Grove BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70836 (225) 761‑5200
- 1202 S Tyler StCovington, LA 70433 (985) 898‑3743
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Angela Buonagura as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ochsner Clinic LLC2,864 clinicians in the group
- St Tammany Parish Hospital Service District No 1166 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- General Surgeryprimary
Other general surgeons in Baton Rouge
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Baton Rouge, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ochsner Clinic LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 1997 (29 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1780676841 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians