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DR. CHINWENDU NKECHIKA ANUKWUEM O.D.
NPI 1003976523
Optometrist in Newark, NJ

Active since December 12, 2006PECOS Enrolled

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Dr. Chinwendu Nkechika Anukwuem O.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. CHINWENDU NKECHIKA ANUKWUEM O.D. (NPI 1003976523) is an individual optometrist in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (27OA00509100) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1003976523
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy152W00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHINWENDU NKECHIKA ANUKWUEMCredential: O.D.
Location Address59 BROADWAYNewark, NJ 07104-2503
Mailing Address59 BroadwayNewark, NJ 07104-2503 · (973) 268-2565
Phone(973) 268-2565
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateDecember 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 2013
✔ NPI 1003976523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers
Taxonomy Code152W00000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 27OA00509100
Definition
Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.
59 BROADWAY, Newark, NJ 07104
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Other Identifiers 3

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified679539NJ
Medicare UPINU19116NJ
Medicaid5344701NJ

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chinwendu Nkechika Anukwuem O.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency– Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07104 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$79.09 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $19.77 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

BROADWAY VISION SERVICES INC.
Optometrist
59 BROADWAY
NEWARK, NJ 07104
Essex County (972) 268-2565

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Chinwendu Anukwuem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinwendu Anukwuem is 1003976523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 12, 2006.

Where is Chinwendu Anukwuem located?

Chinwendu Anukwuem practices at 59 Broadway, Newark, NJ 07104. The listed phone number is (973) 268-2565.

What is Chinwendu Anukwuem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Chinwendu Anukwuem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinwendu Anukwuem is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Chinwendu Anukwuem accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 2 other insurers list Chinwendu Anukwuem as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chinwendu Anukwuem was last updated on May 16, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.