CHUKWUMA T. APAKAMA MD – NPI #1154642478
Surgery

A surgeon with expertise in the management of the critically ill and postoperative patient, particularly the trauma victim, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

CHUKWUMA APAKAMA is a surgeon located in PLANO, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1154642478 to CHUKWUMA APAKAMA on June 21, 2010. 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. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 2086S0102X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery, specializing in Surgical Critical Care

The NPI profile was last updated on Sep 08, 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 CHUKWUMA APAKAMA below.

NPI Profile for
CHUKWUMA T. APAKAMA

NPI Number
1154642478
Enumeration Date

(about 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
CHUKWUMA T. APAKAMA
Credentials
MD
Primary location
7711 SAN JACINTO PL STE 200
PLANO, TX 75024-3296
Phone: (214) 440-1245 Fax:
3 Other location(s):
631 Professional Dr Ste 360
Lawrenceville, GA 30046-3370
Phone: (678) 312-3290
Fax: (678) 312-2733
4901 Forest Park Ave
Ste 420
Saint Louis, MO 63108-1402
Phone: (314) 362-5298
Fax: (314) 362-5743
3800 S National Ave Ste 600
Springfield, MO 65807-5249
Phone: 0000000000
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Sep 08, 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
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care (Primary)		 GA 105550
208600000X
- Surgery		 MO 2015020671
207LC0200X
- Anesthesiology / Critical Care Medicine		 MO 2015020671

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
CHUKWUMA APAKAMA is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • MEDICAL CITY PLANO
      3901 W 15TH ST
      PLANO, TX 75075
    • TEXAS HEALTH ARLINGTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
      800 W RANDOL MILL RD
      ARLINGTON, TX 76012
    • TEXAS HEALTH HOSPITAL MANSFIELD
      2300 LONE STAR ROAD
      MANSFIELD, TX 76063

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