Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke, M.D.
Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke is an Internal Medicine specialist based in Baton Rouge, LA with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Patients across LA can see Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke, M.D. in person in Baton Rouge or via virtual visit — no travel required. She has been practicing since 2005 — over 27 years. CMS Medicare data shows her patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and schizophrenia.
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Uses generic medications more than 36% of reporting doctors in Louisiana
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
3844 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3803
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better0.52%
Louisiana avg: 5.1 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-4.6 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Louisiana0.52% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better85.3%
Louisiana avg: 83.2 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+2.5 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
30
Unique beneficiaries
Boutique practicePrescription Recipients
212
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
4,013
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.35M
Percentile rankings compared against 231 reporting peers in Louisiana.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Schizophrenia.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↓ Fewer patients than average (-23%) — less common here
A serious mental disorder affecting thinking, emotions, and behavior
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$661 received from industry
40 transactions reported in 2018 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2018, attributed to Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Jan 26, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
27 years in practice
Experienced
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Taxonomy: 207R00000X
Mailing address
Po Box 583, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0583
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, follow-up consultations — no travel to Baton Rouge required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gertrude I. O Chimeka Anyanwoke
Dr. Chimeka Anyanwoke is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Baton Rouge, LA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (225) 289-6803.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2018 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
3844 Convention St, Baton Rouge, LA 70806-3803
Mailing Address
Po Box 583, Baton Rouge, LA 70821-0583
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