CHINEDU I. NWANKWO MD – NPI #1982048260
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

CHINEDU NWANKWO is a physician located in HOUSTON, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1982048260 to CHINEDU NWANKWO on April 17, 2013. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. 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 7 years ago on Aug 12, 2019. 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 CHINEDU NWANKWO below.

NPI Profile for
CHINEDU I. NWANKWO

NPI Number
1982048260
Enumeration Date

(more than 13 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHINEDU I. NWANKWO
Credentials
MD
Primary location
12435 N RACHLIN CIR
HOUSTON, TX 77071
Phone: (832) 232-2356 Fax: (281) 783-2005
2 Other location(s):
1501 Kings Hwy
Family Medicine
Shreveport, LA 71103-4228
Phone: (318) 675-5805
Fax: (318) 675-7950
8307 Knight Rd
Houston, TX 77054-3905
Phone: (832) 836-0056
Fax: (832) 201-7171
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
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)		 TX Q9458

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
CHINEDU NWANKWO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • NURSING HOME
    • CHELSEA GARDENS
      4422 RIVERSTONE BLVD
      MISSOURI CITY, TX 77459
    • FOCUSED CARE AT WEBSTER
      17231 MILL FOREST
      WEBSTER, TX 77598
    • SPRING BRANCH TRANSITIONAL CARE CENTER
      1615 HILLENDAHL RD
      HOUSTON, TX 77055
    • STERLING OAKS REHABILITATION
      25150 LAKECREST MANOR DR
      KATY, TX 77493
    • WEST HOUSTON REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER
      13428 BISSONNET
      HOUSTON, TX 77083

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