DR. CHIDINMA C NWAKANMA MD
NPI 1285977538
Emergency Medicine in Philadelphia, PA

Q: What is Chidinma Nwakanma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chidinma Nwakanma is 1285977538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2013.

Q: What is Chidinma Nwakanma's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chidinma Nwakanma was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.

Active since April 04, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

85.48/100

CMS Quality Rating

51 N 39TH ST, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104(215) 662-8214(215) 662-3953 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 19, 2026, Feb 18, 2022 (2 updates tracked since 2022).

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About Dr. Chidinma C Nwakanma Md NPPES

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

DR. CHIDINMA C NWAKANMA MD (NPI 1285977538) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD460977) and active in the NPI registry since April 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania, and is a graduate of Northeastern Ohio University College Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285977538

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. CHIDINMA C NWAKANMACredential: MD

Location Address51 N 39TH STPhiladelphia, PA 19104-2640

Mailing Address51 N 39th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104-2640 · (215) 662-8214 · Fax (215) 662-3953

Phone(215) 662-8214

Fax(215) 662-3953

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSNortheastern Ohio University College Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateApril 4, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 19, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 19, 2026

✔ NPI 1285977538 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD460977

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.

51 N 39TH ST, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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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

Dr. Chidinma C Nwakanma 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 ID2961797824

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170622001631

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 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.

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.

108 services105 patients

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.

56 services56 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.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390111

Location34th & Spruce StsPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Philadelphia, PA

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number390223

Location51 North 39th StreetPhiladelphia, PA 19104 · Philadelphia County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 19104 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

$92.69 typical visit price

range $59.88 – $180.99

Typical copayment $23.17 (range $14.97 – $45.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$105.21 typical visit price

range $19.30 – $147.29

Typical copayment $26.30 (range $4.82 – $36.82)

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.

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.

85.48/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

73.6

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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.

DR. ROBERT BURKE M.D.

Internal Medicine

51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-9436

JOSEPH FRANCIS HARRYHILL MD

Urology

51 N 39TH ST, MOB SUITE 300
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-8699

NIELS DOUGLAS MARTIN MD

Surgery (Trauma Surgery)

51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 349-8310

DESIREE E KOTARBA CRNA

Registered Nurse

51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-8000

DR. SONYA LEE MD

Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)

51 N 39TH ST, MOB 340
PHILA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-9775

GARY J VIGILANTE MD

Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)

51 N 39TH ST, PHI BLDG STE 2C PENN PRESBYTERIAN MEDICAL CENTER
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-9010

ANITA C LEE MD

Internal Medicine

51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-9436

GIRIDHAR MALLYA MD

Family Medicine

51 N 39TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104

Philadelphia County (215) 662-8777

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 Chidinma Nwakanma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chidinma Nwakanma is 1285977538. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 4, 2013.

Where is Chidinma Nwakanma located?

Chidinma Nwakanma practices at 51 N 39th St, Philadelphia, PA 19104. The listed phone number is (215) 662-8214.

What is Chidinma Nwakanma's specialty?

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

Is Chidinma Nwakanma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chidinma Nwakanma 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 Chidinma Nwakanma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chidinma Nwakanma is affiliated with Hospital Of Univ Of Pennsylvania and Penn Presbyterian Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chidinma Nwakanma was last updated on March 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.