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RONALD WANKI NGWA AMBE M.D.
NPI 1063688711
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Houston, TX

Active since May 02, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100, HOUSTON, TX 77008(832) 232-0500 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 25, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 25, 2025, Feb 15, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Ronald Wanki Ngwa Ambe M.d. NPPES

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

RONALD WANKI NGWA AMBE M.D. (NPI 1063688711) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P6323) and active in the NPI registry since May 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with El Campo Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Howard University College Of Medicine (2003).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063688711
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208C00000X
Provider Legal NameRONALD WANKI NGWA AMBECredential: M.D.
Location Address1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100Houston, TX 77008-3096
Mailing Address526 Kingwood Dr # 262Kingwood, TX 77339-4473 · (240) 305-0848
Phone(832) 232-0500
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2003
Enumeration DateMay 2, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJune 25, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 25, 2025
✔ NPI 1063688711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyColon & Rectal SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208C00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P6323
Definition
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License P6323 (TX)
1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100, Houston, TX 77008
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1022138700001PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Ronald Wanki Ngwa Ambe M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID2466511266
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140619000389
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

5

Medicare enrollment records show Ronald Ambe reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Emergency Hospital Systems LLC
41 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1017 S TRAVIS AVE
Cleveland, TX 77327
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 124 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992172019 (281) 592-5400
Champion Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC
242 mi
Anesthesiology
421 E STATE HIGHWAY 114
Southlake, TX 76092
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 195 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1649676024 (817) 865-4516
Wilbarger County Hospital District
378 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
920 HILLCREST DR
Vernon, TX 76384
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316931835 (940) 552-9351
Concord Medical Group PLLC
461 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1083630610 (888) 264-0330
Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC
461 mi
Emergency Medicine
1602 AVENUE Q
Lubbock, TX 79401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,439 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750790762 (888) 264-0330

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

El Campo Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · El Campo, TX
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number450694
Location303 Sandy Corner RdEl Campo, TX 77437 · Wharton County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77008 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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 3

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

TOP CARE ER LLC
Clinic/Center (Emergency Care)
1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (281) 712-8033
TOP CARE PHYSICIAN GROUP PLLC
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (832) 232-0500
TOP PHYSICIAN GROUP PLLC
Emergency Medicine (Emergency Medical Services)
1324 N SHEPHERD DR STE 100
HOUSTON, TX 77008
Harris County (832) 232-0500

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 Ronald Ambe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ronald Ambe is 1063688711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 2, 2008.

Where is Ronald Ambe located?

Ronald Ambe practices at 1324 N Shepherd Dr Ste 100, Houston, TX 77008. The listed phone number is (832) 232-0500.

What is Ronald Ambe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.

Is Ronald Ambe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ronald Ambe is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ronald Ambe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ronald Ambe reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Emergency Hospital Systems LLC (Cleveland, TX), Champion Anesthesia Consultants, PLLC (Southlake, TX), Wilbarger County Hospital District (Vernon, TX), Concord Medical Group PLLC (Lubbock, TX) and Concord Medical Group Of Texas PLLC (Lubbock, TX). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ronald Ambe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ronald Ambe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Ronald Ambe 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.

Is Ronald Ambe affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ronald Ambe is affiliated with El Campo Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ronald Ambe was last updated on June 25, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 16 months 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.