CHIGOZIE VICTORIA NWOKOCHA
NPI 1326568403
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Houston, TX

Active since June 21, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K, HOUSTON, TX 77056(866) 389-2727 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 6, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: May 6, 2024, Mar 10, 2022, Feb 23, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Chigozie Victoria Nwokocha NPPES

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

CHIGOZIE VICTORIA NWOKOCHA (NPI 1326568403) is an individual family provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP133668) and active in the NPI registry since June 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1326568403
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameCHIGOZIE VICTORIA NWOKOCHA
Location Address5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE KHouston, TX 77056-5302
Mailing Address5402 Westheimer Rd Ste KHouston, TX 77056-5302 · (866) 389-2727
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2016
Enumeration DateJune 21, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateMay 6, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 6, 2024
NPI 1326568403 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in TX · AP133668
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K, Houston, TX 77056

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13939 Bellaire BlvdHouston, TX 77025-1119 · Phone (832) 778-9025
Location 26915 West AveCastle Hills, TX 78213-1822 · Phone (210) 341-1487

Accepted Insurance

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

Chigozie Victoria Nwokocha 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 ID8729358908
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170720001497
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.

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.
23 services23 patients
Detection test by immunoassay technique for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 87426
An immunoassay test for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus is a diagnostic tool. It uses your body's immune response to detect the presence of the virus. It involves taking a sample, usually from your nose or throat, which is then analyzed in a lab for signs of the virus.
20 services20 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99203
This service involves an initial office or outpatient visit for a new patient. The healthcare professional will spend 30-44 minutes understanding your health history, current issues, and discussing possible treatment plans. It's a comprehensive evaluation to start your healthcare journey.
20 services20 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77056 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
$90.40 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

86.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.36
Improvement Activities40
Cost92.14

Reported Quality Measures

Acute Otitis Externa (AOE): Topical Therapy
Percentage of patients aged 2 years and older with a diagnosis of AOE who were prescribed topical preparations
96%27 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
95%411 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%359 patients
Appropriate Testing for Children with Pharyngitis
Percentage of children 3-18 years of age who were diagnosed with pharyngitis, ordered an antibiotic and received a group A streptococcus (strep) test for the episode
98%108 patients
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.
100%3,434 patients5/55-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%7,265 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
100%1,842 patients5/55-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.
78%4,704 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
40%161 patients2/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
72%3,065 patients3/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
25%2,414 patients2/55-star benchmark: 88%
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: 89% · 620 patients
Patients tobacco: 67% · 21 patients
84%446 patients4/55-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…
92%4,704 patients4/55-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…
18%4,704 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
12%4,704 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 9

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

Pharmacist
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Pharmacist
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Social Worker (Clinical)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
5402 WESTHEIMER RD STE K
HOUSTON, TX 77056

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 Chigozie Nwokocha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chigozie Nwokocha is 1326568403. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 21, 2017.

Where is Chigozie Nwokocha located?

Chigozie Nwokocha practices at 5402 Westheimer Rd Ste K, Houston, TX 77056. The listed phone number is (866) 389-2727.

What is Chigozie Nwokocha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Chigozie Nwokocha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chigozie Nwokocha 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.

What insurance does Chigozie Nwokocha accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 1 other insurer list Chigozie Nwokocha 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 Chigozie Nwokocha was last updated on May 6, 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.