MRS. JOSEPHINE NWAWUEZE FNP
NPI 1073944872
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Ford Heights, IL

Active since December 03, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
84.57/100
CMS Quality Rating
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411(708) 753-5800(708) 753-5910 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 28, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 28, 2021, Dec 15, 2020, Sep 29, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Mrs. Josephine Nwawueze Fnp NPPES

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

MRS. JOSEPHINE NWAWUEZE FNP (NPI 1073944872) is an individual family provider in Ford Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209.011001) and active in the NPI registry since December 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073944872
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMRS. JOSEPHINE NWAWUEZECredential: FNP
Location Address1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVEFord Heights, IL 60411-3818
Mailing Address1645 Cottage Grove AveFord Heights, IL 60411-3818 · (708) 753-5800
Fax(708) 753-5910
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateDecember 3, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateApril 28, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 28, 2021
NPI 1073944872 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in IL · 209.011001
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Ford Heights, IL 60411

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Mrs. Josephine Nwawueze Fnp 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 ID8729380209
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151230002336
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
77 services32 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
24 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140124
Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60411 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

84.57/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality60.25
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost67

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
1 supplier15 claims16 services$185.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 10

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE, COTTAGE GROVE HEALTH CENTER
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Family Medicine
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Family Medicine
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Family Medicine
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Social Worker
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Clinic/Center (Primary Care)
1645 COTTAGE GROVE AVE
FORD HEIGHTS, IL 60411

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 Josephine Nwawueze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Josephine Nwawueze is 1073944872. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 3, 2013.

Where is Josephine Nwawueze located?

Josephine Nwawueze practices at 1645 Cottage Grove Ave, Ford Heights, IL 60411. The listed phone number is (708) 753-5800.

What is Josephine Nwawueze's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Josephine Nwawueze enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Josephine Nwawueze 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.

What insurance does Josephine Nwawueze accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Josephine Nwawueze 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 Josephine Nwawueze affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Josephine Nwawueze is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Josephine Nwawueze was last updated on April 28, 2021. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.