ANTHONY CHUKA EKWO M.D. MPH
NPI 1114209301
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Nashville, TN

Active since September 13, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
391 WALLACE RD STE 304, NASHVILLE, TN 37211(615) 567-3489 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 5, 2025, Feb 25, 2025, Jan 14, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2022).

About Anthony Chuka Ekwo M.d. Mph NPPES

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

ANTHONY CHUKA EKWO M.D. MPH (NPI 1114209301) is an individual psychiatry provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (54967) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 4 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (1992).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1114209301
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameANTHONY CHUKA EKWOCredential: M.D. MPH
Location Address391 WALLACE RD STE 304Nashville, TN 37211-4851
Mailing Address1498 Marcasite DrBrentwood, TN 37027-3517 · (347) 963-1865
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateSeptember 13, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 5, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2025
NPI 1114209301 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
License Licensed in TN · 54967
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 ListedPreventive Medicine · Addiction MedicineTaxonomy 2083A0300X · License 61-16868 (DE)
391 WALLACE RD STE 304, Nashville, TN 37211

Secondary Practice Locations 4

Location 11498 Marcasite DrBrentwood, TN 37027-3517 · Phone (347) 963-1865
Location 2435 Metroplex DrNashville, TN 37211-3109 · Phone (615) 682-8150
Location 3Ruth Clinic, 1300 Hatcher laneColumbia, TN 38401 · Phone (931) 548-3177
Location 41420 Donelson PikeNashville, TN 37217-2927 · Phone (615) 912-2477

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

Anthony Chuka Ekwo M.d. Mph 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 ID143596924
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171023001772
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 4

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
187 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
131 services40 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
38 services34 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
30 services28 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37211 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
$160.89 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $40.22 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

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 Anthony Ekwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Ekwo is 1114209301. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 13, 2011.

Where is Anthony Ekwo located?

Anthony Ekwo practices at 391 Wallace Rd Ste 304, Nashville, TN 37211. The listed phone number is (615) 567-3489.

What is Anthony Ekwo's specialty?

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

Is Anthony Ekwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Ekwo 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 Anthony Ekwo accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Oscar Insurance Company, Providence Health Plan and UnitedHealthcare list Anthony Ekwo 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 Anthony Ekwo was last updated on March 5, 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.