MR. DONALD UCHECHUKWU APAKAMA
NPI 1144674748
Emergency Medicine in New York, NY

Active since April 20, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE, BOX 1149, NEW YORK, NY 10029(212) 824-8069 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 20, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Mr. Donald Uchechukwu Apakama NPPES

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

MR. DONALD UCHECHUKWU APAKAMA (NPI 1144674748) is an individual emergency medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (305266) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144674748
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameMR. DONALD UCHECHUKWU APAKAMA
Location Address1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE, BOX 1149New York, NY 10029
Mailing Address1 Gustave L. Place, Box 1149New York, NY 10029
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 20, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 20, 2020
NPPES CertifiedJuly 20, 2020
NPI 1144674748 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in NY · 305266
Definition
An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE, New York, NY 10029

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

Mr. Donald Uchechukwu Apakama 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 ID9830421858
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200723001279
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.

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
22 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
19 services19 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
16 services16 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.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Mount Sinai Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330024
LocationOne Gustave L Levy PlaceNew York, NY 10029 · New York County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Elmhurst Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Elmhurst, NY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number330128
Location79-01 BroadwayElmhurst, NY 11373 · Queens County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10029 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
$102.04 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $25.51 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

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.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Specialist
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE, BOX 1191
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Pathology (Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine)
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Social Worker
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029
Pediatrics (Pediatric Allergy/Immunology)
1 GUSTAVE LEVY PLACE
NEW YORK, NY 10029

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 Donald Apakama's NPI number?

The NPI number for Donald Apakama is 1144674748. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2016.

Where is Donald Apakama located?

Donald Apakama practices at 1 Gustave Levy Place Box 1149, New York, NY 10029. The listed phone number is (212) 824-8069.

What is Donald Apakama's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Donald Apakama enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Donald Apakama 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.

Is Donald Apakama affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Donald Apakama is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital and Elmhurst Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Donald Apakama was last updated on July 20, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.