ANTHONY C. EKWO M.D. MPH – NPI #1114209301
Psychiatry & Neurology

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Psychiatry & Neurology

ANTHONY EKWO is a psychiatry & neurologist located in NASHVILLE, TN. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1114209301 to ANTHONY EKWO on September 13, 2011. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 4 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2084P0800X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry

The NPI profile was last updated on Mar 05, 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 ANTHONY EKWO below.

NPI Profile for
ANTHONY C. EKWO

NPI Number
1114209301
Enumeration Date

(about 15 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
ANTHONY C. EKWO
Credentials
M.D. MPH
Primary location
391 WALLACE RD STE 304
NASHVILLE, TN 37211-4851
Phone: (615) 567-3489 Fax:
4 Other location(s):
1498 Marcasite Dr
Brentwood, TN 37027-3517
Phone: (347) 963-1865
Ruth Clinic
1300 Hatcher lane
Columbia, TN 38401
Phone: (931) 548-3177
1420 Donelson Pike
Nashville, TN 37217-2927
Phone: (615) 912-2477
435 Metroplex Dr
Nashville, TN 37211-3109
Phone: (615) 682-8150
Mailing address
1498 MARCASITE DR
BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-3517
Phone: (347) 963-1865 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Mar 05, 2025

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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
2084P0800X
- Psychiatry & Neurology / Psychiatry (Primary)		 TN 54967
2083A0300X
- Preventive Medicine / Addiction Medicine		 DE 61-16868

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

Offers Telehealth Services
Yes - Telehealth services allows you to talk to your health care provider using audio/video communications, such as Zoom, without actually going in to the doctor's office
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
ANTHONY EKWO is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • TRISTAR SKYLINE MEDICAL CENTER
      3441 DICKERSON PIKE
      NASHVILLE, TN 37207

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