FRANCIS O. NWAFOR MD – NPI #1679699714
Urology

A urologist manages benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and the adrenal gland. This specialist has comprehensive knowledge of and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous and open surgery of congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems and their contiguous structures.

FRANCIS NWAFOR is an urologist located in WAXAHACHIE, TX. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1679699714 to FRANCIS NWAFOR on March 21, 2007. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208800000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Urology.

The NPI profile was previously updated about 2 years ago on Apr 24, 2024. 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 FRANCIS NWAFOR below.

NPI Profile for
FRANCIS O. NWAFOR

NPI Number
1679699714
Enumeration Date

(more than 19 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Male)
Legal Name
FRANCIS O. NWAFOR
Credentials
MD
Primary location
20 NORTHGATE DR
WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
Phone: (214) 980-1920 Fax: (214) 980-1686
Mailing address
Same as primary location
Sole Proprietor
Yes
Updated
Certification Date
Apr 24, 2024

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Identifiers

Identifiers for FRANCIS NWAFOR

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DescriptionIssuerStateIdentifier
medicaidTX079566801
medicaidTX101972102
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
208800000X
- Urology (Primary)
TX K8388
2088P0231X
- Urology / Pediatric Urology
TX K8388

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
NEW YORK MEDICAL COLLEGE - Graduated 1991
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
FRANCIS NWAFOR is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • BAYLOR SCOTT & WHITE MEDICAL CENTER- WAXAHACHIE
      2400 N INTERSTATE HIGHWAY 35E
      WAXAHACHIE, TX 75165
    • ENNIS REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
      2201 WEST LAMPASAS STREET
      ENNIS, TX 75119

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