Summary

Dr. Nakia Newsome specializes in cardiovascular disease, focusing on heart and blood vessel conditions that affect patients of all ages. He earned his medical degree from Howard University College of Medicine and has dedicated 22 years to caring for patients with heart-related health concerns. Dr. Newsome speaks English and brings more than two decades of experience to his cardiovascular practice.

Dr. Newsome is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Saint Elizabeth Hospital Gonzales and practices at multiple Baton Rouge Cardiology Center locations throughout Louisiana, including Zachary, Brusly, Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, and Gonzales. He treats patients with high blood pressure and hypertensive emergencies, providing specialized care when blood pressure reaches dangerous levels. His expertise includes performing heart tests such as electrocardiograms to check heart rhythm and echocardiograms to evaluate heart function using sound waves. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.0 on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 22 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Howard University College Of Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 13 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Nakia Alexander Newsome has 13 locations

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

4242 Highway 19Zachary, LA 70791
Mon8:00 am - 1:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

467 Oak Plaza BlvdBrusly, LA 70719
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

3401 North Blvd Ste 335Baton Rouge, LA 70806
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

1286 Del Este AveDenham Springs, LA 70726
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Baton Rouge Cardiology Center

2647 S Saint Elizabeth Blvd Ste 319Gonzales, LA 70737
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Lane Regional Medical Center

6300 Main StZachary, LA 70791

Womans Hospital

100 Womans WayBaton Rouge, LA 70817

Prevost Memorial Hospital

301 Memorial DrDonaldsonville, LA 70346

Surgical Specialty Center Of Baton Rouge

8080 Bluebonnet BlvdBaton Rouge, LA 70810

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Cardiovascular DiseaseNurse PractitionerNurse PractitionerPsychiatry
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
22 Years of Experience 59 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Zachary , LABaton Rouge , LABaton Rouge , LACleburne , TX
Med School: Howard University College Of Medicine Med School: Madurai Med Coll Dr M G R
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Nakia Alexander Newsome

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • AmeriGroup
  • AmeriHealth
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Louisiana Healthcare Connections
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - HMO
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum Health
  • Peoples Health
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Travelers
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • Vantage Health Plan, Inc.
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Nakia Alexander Newsome has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Nakia Alexander Newsome has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Blood Clot
  • Heart Attack
  • Heart Block
  • Heart Diseases
  • Heart Failure
  • High Cholesterol
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Unstable Angina

Certifications, License, & Education

22 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Louisiana, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Howard University College Of MedicineGraduated in 2004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Dr. Nakia Newsome accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Nakia Newsome has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
Where is Dr. Nakia Newsome's office located?
Dr. Nakia Newsome's office is located at 4242 Highway 19, Zachary, LA, 70791.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Nakia Newsome?
You can find contact information for Dr. Nakia Newsome here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Nakia Newsome affiliated with?
Dr. Nakia Newsome is affiliated with Our Lady Of The Lake Saint Elizabeth Hospital Gonzales.
Does Dr. Nakia Newsome accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nakia Newsome accepts on their Vitals profile.

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