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UZOCHUKWU SAMUEL EKPUNOBI PMHNP-BC
NPI 1174367304
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Hamden, CT

Active since June 22, 2024PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
114 VINEYARD RD, HAMDEN, CT 06517(203) 435-7482 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 22, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Uzochukwu Samuel Ekpunobi Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

UZOCHUKWU SAMUEL EKPUNOBI PMHNP-BC (NPI 1174367304) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Hamden, Connecticut, licensed in Connecticut (13364) and active in the NPI registry since June 2024. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1174367304
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameUZOCHUKWU SAMUEL EKPUNOBICredential: PMHNP-BC
Location Address114 VINEYARD RDHamden, CT 06517-1633
Mailing Address114 Vineyard RdHamden, CT 06517-1633 · (203) 435-7482
Phone(203) 435-7482
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2024
NPPES CertifiedJune 22, 2024
✔ NPI 1174367304 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 13364
114 VINEYARD RD, Hamden, CT 06517
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.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

Uzochukwu Samuel Ekpunobi Pmhnp-bc 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 ID4183161177
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240808001473
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Uzochukwu Ekpunobi reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Behavioral Health Center For Counseling & Learning, LLC
17 mi
Professional
984 SOUTHFORD RD
Middlebury, CT 06762
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 60 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1578788766 (203) 758-2400
Careteam Health LLC
22 mi
Nurse Practitioner
230 PLEASANT ST
New Britain, CT 06051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 10 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1679207757 (860) 483-8836
Harvest Healthcare LLC
31 mi
Clinical
21 WATERVILLE RD
Avon, CT 06001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 144 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477712917 (860) 284-0182
State Of Connecticut
43 mi
Adult Mental Health
401 WEST THAMES STREET, BUILDING 301
Norwich, CT 06360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 57 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902831548 (860) 859-4674
Grow Healthcare Group PA
1,153 mi
Mental Health
66 W FLAGLER ST STE 900
Miami, FL 33130
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 613 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245845932 (786) 244-7711

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

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
71 services40 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
68 services32 patients
Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99305
An initial nursing facility visit per day is a service where a healthcare professional spends about 35 minutes assessing a patient's health status. This includes reviewing medical history, conducting a physical exam, and developing a care plan based on the patient's needs.
32 services31 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06517 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
$93.86 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $23.46 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

HILLTOP HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
114 VINEYARD RD
HAMDEN, CT 06517
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (203) 435-7482

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 Uzochukwu Ekpunobi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uzochukwu Ekpunobi is 1174367304. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2024.

Where is Uzochukwu Ekpunobi located?

Uzochukwu Ekpunobi practices at 114 Vineyard Rd, Hamden, CT 06517. The listed phone number is (203) 435-7482.

What is Uzochukwu Ekpunobi's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Uzochukwu Ekpunobi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uzochukwu Ekpunobi 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 Uzochukwu Ekpunobi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Uzochukwu Ekpunobi reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: Behavioral Health Center For Counseling & Learning, LLC (Middlebury, CT), Careteam Health LLC (New Britain, CT), Harvest Healthcare LLC (Avon, CT), State Of Connecticut (Norwich, CT) and Grow Healthcare Group PA (Miami, FL). 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 Uzochukwu Ekpunobi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Uzochukwu Ekpunobi accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Uzochukwu Ekpunobi 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 Uzochukwu Ekpunobi was last updated on June 22, 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.