EMEKA J. ACHOLONU M.D – NPI #1598944076
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

EMEKA ACHOLONU is a surgeon located in VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1598944076 to EMEKA ACHOLONU on October 31, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI Registry, there are 3 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. The primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Apr 03, 2026. 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 EMEKA ACHOLONU below.

NPI Profile for
EMEKA J. ACHOLONU

NPI Number
1598944076
Enumeration Date

(more than 18 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
EMEKA J. ACHOLONU
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
200 BOWMAN DR STE E355
VOORHEES TOWNSHIP, NJ 08043
Phone: (856) 247-7210 Fax: (856) 247-7511
3 Other location(s):
120 White Horse Pike Ste 103C
Haddon Heights, NJ 08035-1938
Phone: (856) 546-3900
Fax: (856) 546-3908
141 Route 70 E Ste C
Marlton, NJ 08053-1855
Phone: (856) 341-8105
Fax: (856) 341-8106
239 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd Ste 355
Sewell, NJ 08080-4007
Phone: (856) 247-7210
Mailing address
301 LIPPINCOTT DR STE 410
MARLTON, NJ 08053-4197
Phone: (856) 355-0340 Fax: (856) 355-0330
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 03, 2026

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Identifiers

Identifiers for EMEKA ACHOLONU

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidNJ0269506
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 NJ 25MA08955900

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.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
120 WHITE HORSE PIKE STE 103C,
HADDON HEIGHTS, NJ 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
141 ROUTE 70 E STE C,
MARLTON, NJ 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
200 BOWMAN DR STE E355,
VOORHEES, NJ 77025-1669
Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
239 HURFFVILLE CROSSKEYS RD STE 355,
SEWELL, NJ 77025-1669

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
EMEKA ACHOLONU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • VIRTUA OUR LADY OF LOURDES HOSPITAL
      1600 HADDON AVENUE
      CAMDEN, NJ 08103
    • VIRTUA WEST JERSEY HOSPITALS
      100 BOWMAN DRIVE
      VOORHEES, NJ 08043

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