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DR. KARACHI CHIMANDU IGWE M.D.
NPI 1093247538
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Baytown, TX

Q: What is Karachi Igwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karachi Igwe is 1093247538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2017.

Q: What is Karachi Igwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Karachi Igwe was last updated on November 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.

Active since April 03, 2017PECOS Enrolled

4301 GARTH RD, BAYTOWN, TX 77521(832) 548-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 3, 2026, Aug 12, 2022, Apr 1, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Karachi Chimandu Igwe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. KARACHI CHIMANDU IGWE M.D. (NPI 1093247538) is an individual psychiatry provider in Baytown, Texas, licensed in California (C210384) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1093247538

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameDR. KARACHI CHIMANDU IGWECredential: M.D.

Location Address4301 GARTH RDBaytown, TX 77521-3153

Mailing Address4301 Garth Rd # 306400Baytown, TX 77521-3153

Phone(832) 548-5000

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 3, 2017

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2026

✔ NPI 1093247538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Licenses✔ Licensed in CA · C210384✔ Licensed in TX · BP10059775✔ Licensed in FL · ME182130✔ Licensed in IL · 036.180313✔ Licensed in NY · 323567

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Addiction PsychiatryTaxonomy 2084P0802X · License T7246 (TX)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

4301 GARTH RD, Baytown, TX 77521

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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)

Dr. Karachi Chimandu Igwe 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 Reassignments

Medicare enrollment records show Karachi Igwe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Legacy Community Health Services, Inc

25 mi

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)

1415 CALIFORNIA ST
Houston, TX 77006

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
402 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1679524961 (832) 548-5000

Behavioral Health Of North Texas LLP

239 mi

Prescribing (Medical)

8200 WALNUT HILL LN
Dallas, TX 75231

Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
89 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1699328195 (865) 693-1000

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 77521 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

$176.98 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99205

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 20

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

DR. BETH A CHOBY M.D.

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-8400

DR. KENT E ANTHONY MD

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-8400

DR. KELLY A GABLER MD

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-8400

ARPITA V SHAH M.D.

Pediatrics

4301 GARTH RD, STE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (832) 548-5000

ORLANDO DAVID GUTIERREZ M.D.

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-8400

LAWRENCE W WALKER M.D.

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 309
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-3565

DR. SAMEERA JABEEN M.D

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, STE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (832) 548-5000

JAMES CLIFTON KING MD

Family Medicine

4301 GARTH RD, SUITE 400
BAYTOWN, TX 77521

Harris County (281) 420-8400

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 Karachi Igwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Karachi Igwe is 1093247538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 3, 2017.

Where is Karachi Igwe located?

Karachi Igwe practices at 4301 Garth Rd, Baytown, TX 77521. The listed phone number is (832) 548-5000.

What is Karachi Igwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Karachi Igwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Karachi Igwe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Karachi Igwe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Karachi Igwe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (Houston, TX) and Behavioral Health Of North Texas LLP (Dallas, 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 Karachi Igwe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Karachi Igwe accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Karachi Igwe 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 Karachi Igwe was last updated on November 3, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 days 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.