DR. KARACHI CHIMANDU IGWE M.D., M.A
NPI 1093247538
Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry in Baytown, TX
About Dr. Karachi Chimandu Igwe M.d., M.a NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KARACHI CHIMANDU IGWE M.D., M.A (NPI 1093247538) is an individual addiction psychiatry provider in Baytown, Texas, licensed in Texas (T7246) and active in the NPI registry since April 2017. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Dr. Karachi Chimandu Igwe M.d., M.a is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare 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.
Houston, TX 77006
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 402 clinicians in this Medicare group
Dallas, TX 75231
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
- 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
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.
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 Addiction Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0802X.
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 Health, Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and 4 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 August 12, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Karachi Chimandu Igwe, M.D., M.A · NPI 1093247538
Addiction Psychiatry physician in Baytown, Texas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 3, 2017.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1093247538 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 3, 2017
- **Primary specialty:** Psychiatry & Neurology - Addiction Psychiatry · taxonomy 2084P0802X
- **State license:** T7246 (Texas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 4301 GARTH RD, Baytown, TX 77521-3153
- **Phone:** (832) 548-5000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Legacy Community Health Services, Inc (NPI 1679524961, Houston, TX); Behavioral Health Of North Texas LLP (NPI 1699328195, Dallas, TX) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 12, 2022
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1093247538) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.