NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU MD – NPI #1730409921
Obstetrics & Gynecology

A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Obstetrics & Gynecology

NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU is a physician located in PROVIDENCE, RI. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1730409921 to NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU on June 10, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 207VX0000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Obstetrics

The NPI profile was previously updated about 8 years ago on Nov 16, 2018. 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 NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU below.

NPI Profile for
NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU

NPI Number
1730409921
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU
Credentials
MD
Primary location
148 W RIVER ST STE 8
PROVIDENCE, RI 02904-2615
Phone: (401) 606-3000 Fax: (401) 331-8110
2 Other location(s):
1377 S County Trl Unit 2A
East Greenwich, RI 02818-5082
Phone: (401) 606-4205
Fax: (401) 606-4206
900 Warren Ave Ste 101
East Providence, RI 02914-1430
Phone: (401) 919-5200
Fax: (401) 919-5204
Mailing address
117 ELLENFIELD ST STE 101
PROVIDENCE, RI 02905-4513
Phone: (401) 444-6779 Fax: (401) 444-6912
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
207VX0000X
- Obstetrics & Gynecology / Obstetrics (Primary)		 RI MD15087

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
NWAMAKA ONWUGBENU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • THE MIRIAM HOSPITAL
      164 SUMMIT AVENUE
      PROVIDENCE, RI 02906

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