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AZIKIWE C. NWOSU M.D.
NPI 1083641179
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in El Paso, TX

Active since June 26, 2006PECOS Enrolled
4801 ALBERTA AVE., EL PASO, TX 79905(915) 545-6647(915) 545-9799 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 9, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Azikiwe C. Nwosu M.d. NPPES

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

AZIKIWE C. NWOSU M.D. (NPI 1083641179) is an individual nephrology provider in El Paso, Texas, licensed in Texas (J9769) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1083641179
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameAZIKIWE C. NWOSUCredential: M.D.
Location Address4801 ALBERTA AVE.El Paso, TX 79905
Mailing Address5130 Gateway Blvd E # 51015El Paso, TX 79905-1608 · (915) 215-4480 · Fax (915) 215-5386
Phone(915) 545-6647
Fax(915) 545-9799
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 9, 2023
NPPES CertifiedNovember 9, 2023
✔ NPI 1083641179 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · J9769
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License J9769 (TX)
4801 ALBERTA AVE., El Paso, TX 79905
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid106226702TX

Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Azikiwe C. Nwosu M.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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Azikiwe Nwosu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso
Same address
Pediatrics
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
El Paso, TX 79905
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 856 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003824038 (915) 545-7579

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79905 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 6

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

Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers50 claims6,150 services$0.32 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier22 claims3,300 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolate mofetil, oral, 250 mg J7517
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
2 suppliers41 claims4,440 services$0.19 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
1 supplier11 claims1,980 services$1.00 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers38 claims38 services$18.23 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for a subsequent prescription in a 30-day period Q0512
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
3 suppliers86 claims86 services$11.91 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 20

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

TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
Pediatrics
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7579
ARMANDO D. MEZA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
4801 ALBERTA AVE., 4801 ALBERTA AVE
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6647
VAISHNAVI SABESAN M.D.,
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 215-8000
MANUEL RIVERA M.D.
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6647
LINDA R. CANADA CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7501
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER EL PASO
Orthopaedic Surgery
4801 ALBERTA AVE., 230C
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6664
SUSAN F. MCLEAN M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-7507
GARRETT S. LEVIN M.D.
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
4801 ALBERTA AVE.
EL PASO, TX 79905
El Paso County (915) 545-6817

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 Azikiwe Nwosu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azikiwe Nwosu is 1083641179. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2006.

Where is Azikiwe Nwosu located?

Azikiwe Nwosu practices at 4801 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905. The listed phone number is (915) 545-6647.

What is Azikiwe Nwosu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Azikiwe Nwosu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azikiwe Nwosu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Azikiwe Nwosu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azikiwe Nwosu reassigns Medicare benefits to Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center El Paso (El Paso, TX). The 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 Azikiwe Nwosu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Azikiwe Nwosu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. list Azikiwe Nwosu 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 Azikiwe Nwosu was last updated on November 9, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.