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DR. AZUKA IFEYINWA NWAEDOZIE D.P.M
NPI 1275780199
Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery in Rome, GA

Active since August 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
15/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 JOHN MADDOX DR NW STE A, ROME, GA 30165(678) 489-6589(678) 489-6522 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 16, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Azuka Ifeyinwa Nwaedozie D.p.m NPPES

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

DR. AZUKA IFEYINWA NWAEDOZIE D.P.M (NPI 1275780199) is an individual foot & ankle surgery provider in Rome, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (POD001142) and active in the NPI registry since August 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of New York College Of Podiatric Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1275780199
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy213ES0103X
Provider Legal NameDR. AZUKA IFEYINWA NWAEDOZIECredential: D.P.M
Location Address101 JOHN MADDOX DR NW STE ARome, GA 30165-1481
Mailing Address4129 Integrity WayPowder Springs, GA 30127-2620 · (678) 489-6589 · Fax (678) 489-6522
Phone(678) 489-6589
Fax(678) 489-6522
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Podiatric MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 16, 2024
NPPES CertifiedDecember 16, 2024
✔ NPI 1275780199 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPodiatrist · Foot & Ankle SurgeryPodiatric Medicine & Surgery Service Providers
Taxonomy Code213ES0103X
License✔ Licensed in GA · POD001142
Also ListedPodiatrist · Primary Podiatric MedicineTaxonomy 213EP1101X · License 006294 (NY), POD001142 (GA)
101 JOHN MADDOX DR NW STE A, Rome, GA 30165
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama and more.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. Azuka Ifeyinwa Nwaedozie D.p.m 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 ID5193886356
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110414000749
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Azuka Nwaedozie reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Foot, Ankle & Leg Center Of Rome LLC
2.7 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
126 THREE RIVERS DR NE
Rome, GA 30161
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316226780 (706) 232-4577
Easy Walk Foot Clinic LLC
70 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
101 BECKETT LN, SUITE 104
Fayetteville, GA 30214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508155037 (678) 489-6589
Special Care Podiatry Of Georgia, LLC
139 mi
Podiatrist
212 GA HIGHWAY 49 N, STE. 900
Byron, GA 31008
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 19 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891195962 (305) 542-0830

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 13

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
546 services171 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.
226 services119 patients
Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails 11721
This procedure involves the removal of six or more fingernails or toenails. It's typically done to treat severe nail infections, persistent pain, or abnormal nail growth. Local anesthesia is used to minimize discomfort. Healing usually takes a few weeks.
110 services92 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more 99204
This is a first-time office or outpatient visit lasting between 45-59 minutes. The healthcare provider evaluates your health, discusses your medical history, and may suggest further tests or treatments. It's an opportunity to ask questions and understand your health better.
84 services84 patients
Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349
An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.
81 services53 patients
Residence visit for established patient with low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99348
An established patient home visit is a 25-minute appointment where a healthcare provider visits you at your home. This service is for patients who have previously been seen by the provider. It includes a check-up and discussion about your health concerns.
65 services47 patients

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

15/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality30
Improvement Activities0

Reported Quality Measures

Diabetes: Foot Exam
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes (type 1 and type 2) who received a foot exam (visual inspection and sensory exam with mono filament and a pulse exam) during the measurement year
36%152 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%
Diabetes: Medical Attention for Nephropathy
The percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a nephropathy screening test or evidence of nephropathy during the measurement period
28%152 patients2/55-star benchmark: 99%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
18%869 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
98%1,081 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Falls: Screening for Future Fall Risk
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were screened for future fall risk during the measurement period
3%292 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
6%36 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
99%284 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
90%445 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
13%674 patients1/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 95% · 508 patients
Patients tobacco: 82% · 508 patients
3%72 patients1/55-star benchmark: 98%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
58%445 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
0%946 patients1/55-star benchmark: 59%
Weight Assessment and Counseling for Nutrition and Physical Activity for Children and Adolescents
Percentage of patients 3-17 years of age who had an outpatient visit with a Primary Care Physician (PCP) or Obstetrician/Gynecologist (OB/GYN) and who had evidence of the following during the measurement period. Three rates are reported.
63%30 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

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

IFEOMA O. NWAEDOZIE DPM
Podiatrist (Foot Surgery)
101 JOHN MADDOX DR NW STE A
ROME, GA 30165
Floyd County (706) 232-6739
ALPA B. PATEL DPM
Podiatrist
101 JOHN MADDOX DR NW STE A
ROME, GA 30165
Floyd County (706) 232-6739

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 Azuka Nwaedozie's NPI number?

The NPI number for Azuka Nwaedozie is 1275780199. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 21, 2008.

Where is Azuka Nwaedozie located?

Azuka Nwaedozie practices at 101 John Maddox Dr NW Ste A, Rome, GA 30165. The listed phone number is (678) 489-6589.

What is Azuka Nwaedozie's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Podiatrist, specializing in Foot & Ankle Surgery, with taxonomy code 213ES0103X.

Is Azuka Nwaedozie enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Azuka Nwaedozie 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 Azuka Nwaedozie's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Azuka Nwaedozie reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Foot, Ankle & Leg Center Of Rome LLC (Rome, GA), Easy Walk Foot Clinic LLC (Fayetteville, GA) and Special Care Podiatry Of Georgia, LLC (Byron, GA). 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 Azuka Nwaedozie's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Azuka Nwaedozie accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of North Carolina and Ambetter of Tennessee list Azuka Nwaedozie 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 Azuka Nwaedozie was last updated on December 16, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.