IHEOMA NWAOGU M.D. – NPI #1861713182
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

IHEOMA NWAOGU is a surgeon located in LOS GATOS, CA. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1861713182 to IHEOMA NWAOGU on June 22, 2010. 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 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 7 years ago on Jul 16, 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 IHEOMA NWAOGU below.

NPI Profile for
IHEOMA NWAOGU

NPI Number
1861713182
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
IHEOMA NWAOGU
Credentials
M.D.
Primary location
320 DARDANELLI LN STE 23B
LOS GATOS, CA 95032
Phone: (408) 540-3636 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
400 Parnassus Ave
San Francisco, CA 94143-2202
Phone: (415) 476-1000
1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz
Saint Louis, MO 63110-1003
Phone: (314) 362-8028
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
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
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MO 2010018939

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

Education
WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
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
IHEOMA NWAOGU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • EL CAMINO HOSPITAL
      2500 GRANT ROAD
      MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA 94040

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