NNAEMEKA G. CHIKWENDU MD – NPI #1841399656
Internal Medicine

An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Internal Medicine

NNAEMEKA CHIKWENDU is a physician located in EL PASO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1841399656 to NNAEMEKA CHIKWENDU on September 21, 2006. 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 207RN0300X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology

The NPI profile was last updated on Jan 30, 2025. 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 NNAEMEKA CHIKWENDU below.

NPI Profile for
NNAEMEKA G. CHIKWENDU

NPI Number
1841399656
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
NNAEMEKA G. CHIKWENDU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7500 N MESA ST STE 210
EL PASO, TX 79912-3515
Phone: (915) 307-7800 Fax: (915) 351-4001
2 Other location(s):
3830 E Lohman Ave Ste 1
Las Cruces, NM 88011-8446
Phone: (915) 307-7800
Fax: (915) 351-4001
2204 Joe Battle Blvd Ste B104
El Paso, TX 79938-4660
Phone: (915) 307-7800
Fax: (915) 351-4001
Mailing address
PO BOX 221408
EL PASO, TX 79913-4408
Phone: (915) 307-7800 Fax: (915) 351-4001
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Jan 30, 2025

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Identifiers

Identifiers for NNAEMEKA CHIKWENDU

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See identifiers
DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
otherAETNAPA1562379
otherAMERICHOICEPA10192244305
otherBRAVO ELDER HEALTHPA17416
otherCIGNAPA6391445002
otherHEALTH PARTNERSPA12945MD431873
otherHIGHMARK BC/BSPA1971130
otherKEYSTONE HEALTH PLAN EASTPA2851190000
otherKEYSTONE MERCYPA30043360
otherPERSONAL CHOICEPA2851190000
otherRAILROAD MEDICAREPACA1374
otherUNITED HEALTHCAREPAMD431873
medicaidPA1019224430002
medicaidTX1B2740
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
207RN0300X
- Internal Medicine / Nephrology (Primary)		 TX S3140

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
NNAEMEKA CHIKWENDU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • LAS PALMAS MEDICAL CENTER A CAMPUS OF LPDS HEALTHC
      1801 NORTH OREGON STREET
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - EAST CAMPUS
      3280 JOE BATTLE BLVD
      EL PASO, TX 79938
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - MEMORIAL CAMPUS
      2001 N OREGON ST
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE - SIERRA CAMPUS
      1625 MEDICAL CENTER DR
      EL PASO, TX 79902
    • THE HOSPITALS OF PROVIDENCE TRANSMOUNTAIN CAMPUS
      2000 TRANSMOUNTAIN RD
      EL PASO, TX 79911

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