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DR. UCHE EZIAKU NWAOGAZIE MD
NPI 1144715970
Pediatrics - Pediatric Nephrology in Albuquerque, NM

Active since June 25, 2018PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE, ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106(505) 563-6530(505) 563-6378 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2024, Oct 2, 2024, Jun 22, 2021 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Uche Eziaku Nwaogazie Md NPPES

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

DR. UCHE EZIAKU NWAOGAZIE MD (NPI 1144715970) is an individual pediatric nephrology provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2024-0527) and active in the NPI registry since June 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unm Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Philadelphia.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144715970
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0210X
Provider Legal NameDR. UCHE EZIAKU NWAOGAZIECredential: MD
Location Address1100 CENTRAL AVE SEAlbuquerque, NM 87106-4930
Mailing Address800 Bradbury Dr Se Ste 116Albuquerque, NM 87106-4310 · (505) 272-1476
Phone(505) 563-6530
Fax(505) 563-6378
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 25, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1144715970 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0210X
Licenses✔ Licensed in NM · MD2024-0527✔ Licensed in PA · MT222789
Definition
A pediatrician who deals with the normal and abnormal development and maturation of the kidney and urinary tract, the mechanisms by which the kidney can be damaged, the evaluation and treatment of renal diseases, fluid and electrolyte abnormalities, hypertension and renal replacement therapy.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 125.072363 (IL)
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13401 Civic Center Blvd, Division of Pediatric NephrologyPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Phone (215) 590-2449

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Uche Eziaku Nwaogazie Md 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 ID9830446848
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240719002481
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

2

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

Presbyterian Healthcare Services
0.1 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
1100 CENTRAL SE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
NPI 1215913470 (505) 841-1234
Unm Medical Group Inc
1.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
2211 LOMAS NE
Albuquerque, NM 87106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Mexico enrollment
  • 2,105 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831218627 (505) 272-3303

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Unm Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albuquerque, NM
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number320001
Location2211 Lomas Boulevard NEAlbuquerque, NM 87106 · Bernalillo County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

AUDRA DAWN CLEMENS PA-C
Physician Assistant
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 724-6124
STEFANIE LEIGH RAITT PHARMD, PHC
Pharmacist (Pharmacotherapy)
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 681-4154
SARAH VERTREES D.O.
Pediatrics
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE, PMG PEDIATRIC URGENT CARE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 841-1819
NICHOLAS WEISS D.O.
Emergency Medicine
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE, EMERGENCY MEDICINE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 841-1125
LUKE EZEKIEL GLAZENER PA-C
Physician Assistant
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 841-1125
SARAH LEW CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 841-1234
NATALEE TRUEBA CCHW
Community Health Worker
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 554-8161
PATRICIA MARY HERSON C.R.N.P.
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1100 CENTRAL AVE SE, PALLIATIVE CARE
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87106
Bernalillo County (505) 252-7393

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 Uche Nwaogazie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uche Nwaogazie is 1144715970. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 25, 2018.

Where is Uche Nwaogazie located?

Uche Nwaogazie practices at 1100 Central Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM 87106. The listed phone number is (505) 563-6530.

What is Uche Nwaogazie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Nephrology, with taxonomy code 2080P0210X.

Is Uche Nwaogazie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uche Nwaogazie 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Uche Nwaogazie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Uche Nwaogazie reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Presbyterian Healthcare Services (Albuquerque, NM) and Unm Medical Group Inc (Albuquerque, NM). 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 Uche Nwaogazie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Uche Nwaogazie accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Uche Nwaogazie 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.

Is Uche Nwaogazie affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Uche Nwaogazie is affiliated with Unm Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Uche Nwaogazie was last updated on October 11, 2024. 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.