DR. BENEDICT UCHENNA NWACHUKWU MD, MBA
NPI 1376885467
Orthopaedic Surgery - Sports Medicine in New York, NY
About Dr. Benedict Uchenna Nwachukwu Md, Mba NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. BENEDICT UCHENNA NWACHUKWU MD, MBA (NPI 1376885467) is an individual sports medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (276191) and active in the NPI registry since March 2013. He has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028 and remains eligible to order and refer, is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery, and is a graduate of Harvard Medical School (2013).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
An orthopaedic surgeon trained in sports medicine provides appropriate care for all structures of the musculoskeletal system directly affected by participation in sporting activity. This specialist is proficient in areas including conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition on performance and health, coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Knowledge and understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices enables the specialist to prevent and manage athletic injuries.
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Opted out of Medicare
Dr. Benedict Uchenna Nwachukwu Md, Mba has filed a Medicare opt-out affidavit. Services are provided under private contract between the provider and the patient, and are not billed to or reimbursed by Medicare. The opt-out is on file from January 1, 2026 through January 1, 2028.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 2
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Hospital For Special Surgery
Acute Care Hospitals · New York, NYOther Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
NEW YORK, NY 10021
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 Benedict Nwachukwu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Benedict Nwachukwu is 1376885467. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2013.
Where is Benedict Nwachukwu located?
Benedict Nwachukwu practices at 535 E 70th St, New York, NY 10021. The listed phone number is (646) 885-8250.
What is Benedict Nwachukwu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Orthopaedic Surgery, specializing in Sports Medicine, with taxonomy code 207XX0005X.
Is Benedict Nwachukwu enrolled in Medicare?
No. Benedict Nwachukwu has opted out of Medicare through January 1, 2028. Care is provided under private contracts, and Medicare does not pay for services furnished by providers who have opted out. The provider remains eligible to order and refer services for Medicare patients.
Is Benedict Nwachukwu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Benedict Nwachukwu is affiliated with Hospital For Special Surgery.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Benedict Nwachukwu was last updated on December 30, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
