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DR. OBIDIKE AUGUSTINE NWAKUDU MD
NPI 1225238504
Emergency Medicine in Oak Brook, IL

Active since July 24, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
LIFEFLOW HEALTH, 1415 W 22ND ST, TOWER FLOOR, OAK BROOK, IL 60523(630) 447-9359 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 11, 2024, Oct 21, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Obidike Augustine Nwakudu Md NPPES

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

DR. OBIDIKE AUGUSTINE NWAKUDU MD (NPI 1225238504) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Oak Brook, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036116618) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Warner Hospital And Health Services, and is a graduate of Other (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1225238504
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OBIDIKE AUGUSTINE NWAKUDUCredential: MD
Location AddressLIFEFLOW HEALTH, 1415 W 22ND ST, TOWER FLOOROak Brook, IL 60523
Mailing AddressPo Box 3335Oak Brook, IL 60522 · (630) 447-9359
Phone(630) 447-9359
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 11, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1225238504 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036116618✔ Licensed in IA · 37268
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.
LIFEFLOW HEALTH, Oak Brook, IL 60523
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Obidike Augustine Nwakudu 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 ID8325128499
PECOS Enrollment IDI20071231000568
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 5

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.

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.
66 services62 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.
39 services38 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
25 services23 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
18 services18 patients
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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Warner Hospital And Health Services

Critical Access Hospitals · Clinton, IL
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number141303
Location422 W White StClinton, IL 61727 · De Witt County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60523 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
$93.02 typical visit price
range $59.81 – $181.38
Typical copayment $23.25 (range $14.95 – $45.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.07 typical visit price
range $19.15 – $147.12
Typical copayment $26.26 (range $4.78 – $36.78)
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.

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 Obidike Nwakudu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obidike Nwakudu is 1225238504. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2007.

Where is Obidike Nwakudu located?

Obidike Nwakudu practices at Lifeflow Health 1415 W 22nd St, Tower Floor, Oak Brook, IL 60523. The listed phone number is (630) 447-9359.

What is Obidike Nwakudu's specialty?

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

Is Obidike Nwakudu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obidike Nwakudu 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 Obidike Nwakudu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obidike Nwakudu is affiliated with Warner Hospital And Health Services.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obidike Nwakudu was last updated on December 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 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.