EDWARD C. NWANEGBO M.D. – NPI #1891955944
Family Medicine

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Family Medicine

EDWARD NWANEGBO is a physician located in MCALLEN, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1891955944 to EDWARD NWANEGBO on June 12, 2008. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207Q00000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Family Medicine.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Dec 19, 2023. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for EDWARD NWANEGBO below.

NPI Profile for
EDWARD C. NWANEGBO

NPI Number
1891955944
Enumeration Date

(about 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EDWARD C. NWANEGBO
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
101 E RIDGE RD
MCALLEN, TX 78503
Phone: (512) 730-3056 Fax: (888) 730-1925
1 Other location(s):
1600 S Sunset Ave
Littlefield, TX 79339-4810
Phone: (806) 385-6424
Fax: (806) 385-4305
Mailing address
7500 RIALTO BLVD STE 1-140
AUSTIN, TX 78735-8534
Phone: (512) 730-3056 Fax: (888) 730-1925
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Dec 19, 2023

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Identifiers

Identifiers for EDWARD NWANEGBO

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherBCBS LHCTX8DG081
otherLHC FAMILY MEDICINE MEDICAIDTX162693901
otherMEDICARE CLINIC B GROUPTX00778Y
medicaidMI1891955944
medicaidTX299532603
medicaidTX299532602
Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
207Q00000X
- Family Medicine (Primary)		 MI 4301099056
208M00000X
- Hospitalist		 TX P20906

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Additional Information

Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
EDWARD NWANEGBO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAKE GRANBURY MEDICAL CENTER
      1310 PALUXY RD
      GRANBURY, TX 76048
    • METHODIST HOSPITAL
      7700 FLOYD CURL DR
      SAN ANTONIO, TX 78229

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