Leyla El-choufi, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Augusta, GA

Leyla El-choufi, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Augusta, Georgia. She went to New York Medical College and graduated in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. She is a member of the group practice Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc and her current practice location is 1303 Dantignac St, Suite 1200, Augusta, Georgia. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (706) 774-7760.

Leyla El-choufi is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 46594) and she also participates in the medicare program. She may accept medicare assignments (which means she may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1942355342.

Contact Information

Leyla El-choufi, MD
1303 Dantignac St, Suite 1200,
Augusta, GA 30901-2775
(706) 774-7760
(706) 774-7766



Physician's Profile

Full NameLeyla El-choufi
GenderFemale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience37 Years
Location1303 Dantignac St, Augusta, Georgia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsMay be. She may accept the Medicare-approved amount; you may be billed for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Leyla El-choufi attended and graduated from New York Medical College in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1942355342
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 01/24/2007
  • Last Update Date: 10/17/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517935547
  • Enrollment ID: I20040917000988

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Leyla El-choufi such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1942355342NPI-NPPES
00855181AMedicaidGA
110201975OtherRAILROAD MEDICARE
TL5840MedicaidSC
11D0687551OtherGROUP CLIA NUMBER

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism MD16530 (South Carolina)Secondary
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 46594 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University HospitalAugusta, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Neighborhood Improvement Project Inc731585107850

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameNeighborhood Improvement Project Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1700900867
PECOS PAC ID: 7315851078
Enrollment ID: O20031117000665

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Leyla El-choufi, MD
Po Box 1705,
Augusta, GA 30903-1705

Ph: (706) 774-7760
Leyla El-choufi, MD
1303 Dantignac St, Suite 1200,
Augusta, GA 30901-2775

Ph: (706) 774-7760

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Internal Medicine Doctors in Augusta, GA

Dr. Bryan Richard Broach, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-8623    
Dr. Kayla Ashley Shahbazian, DO
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-8623    Fax: 706-721-1459
Dr. Harvey Schwartz, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-2273    
Dr. Anam Asif Herekar, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 1120 15th St, Augusta, GA 30912
Phone: 706-721-2423    
Dr. Robert Allen Price, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1701 Magnolia Way Ste 101, Augusta, GA 30909
Phone: 706-922-6600    Fax: 706-650-0239
Matthew Kevin Howard, MD
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 818 Saint Sebastian Way, Suite 311, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-724-3473    
Enoch Busulwa Lule, M.D.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1350 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30901
Phone: 706-774-5542    Fax: 706-774-5789

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