KELECHI NWABARA MD
NPI 1144846254
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Maywood, IL

Active since June 24, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2160 S 1ST AVE, MAYWOOD, IL 60153(573) 884-1606 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 23, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 23, 2023, Jun 24, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kelechi Nwabara Md NPPES

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

KELECHI NWABARA MD (NPI 1144846254) is an individual infectious disease provider in Maywood, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036.164938) and active in the NPI registry since June 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2019).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1144846254
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameKELECHI NWABARACredential: MD
Location Address2160 S 1ST AVEMaywood, IL 60153-3328
Mailing Address2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153-3328
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 24, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateJune 23, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 23, 2023
NPI 1144846254 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License Licensed in IL · 036.164938
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2020017712 (MO)
2160 S 1ST AVE, Maywood, IL 60153

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

Kelechi Nwabara 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 ID6305269077
PECOS Enrollment IDI20251105002888
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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140242
Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150008
Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary Medical Center Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Hobart, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150034
Location1500 S Lake Park AveHobart, IN 46342 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150125
Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60153 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Podiatrist (Foot & Ankle Surgery)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Orthopaedic Surgery
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153
Internal Medicine
2160 S 1ST AVE
MAYWOOD, IL 60153

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 Kelechi Nwabara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelechi Nwabara is 1144846254. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 24, 2020.

Where is Kelechi Nwabara located?

Kelechi Nwabara practices at 2160 S 1st Ave, Maywood, IL 60153. The listed phone number is (573) 884-1606.

What is Kelechi Nwabara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Kelechi Nwabara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelechi Nwabara 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 Kelechi Nwabara affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelechi Nwabara is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Catherine Hospital Inc, St Mary Medical Center Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelechi Nwabara was last updated on June 23, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.