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NKECHI EZIRIM M.D
NPI 1396009668
Obstetrics & Gynecology - Maternal & Fetal Medicine in Odessa, TX

Active since July 01, 2012PECOS Enrolled
93.71/100
CMS Quality Rating
420 E 6TH ST, ODESSA, TX 79761(432) 582-8757(432) 582-8757 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 18, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 18, 2024, Apr 11, 2018, Dec 12, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Nkechi Ezirim M.d NPPES

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

NKECHI EZIRIM M.D (NPI 1396009668) is an individual maternal & fetal medicine provider in Odessa, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q9345) and active in the NPI registry since July 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396009668
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207VM0101X
Provider Legal NameNKECHI EZIRIMCredential: M.D
Location Address420 E 6TH STOdessa, TX 79761-4517
Mailing Address420 E 6th StOdessa, TX 79761-4517 · (432) 582-8757 · Fax (432) 582-8757
Phone(432) 582-8757
Fax(432) 582-8757
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 18, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 18, 2024
✔ NPI 1396009668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & Gynecology · Maternal & Fetal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207VM0101X
License✔ Licensed in TX · Q9345
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist who cares for, or provides consultation on, patients with complications of pregnancy. This specialist has advanced knowledge of the obstetrical, medical and surgical complications of pregnancy and their effect on both the mother and the fetus. The specialist also possesses expertise in the most current diagnostic and treatment modalities used in the care of patients with complicated pregnancies.
Also ListedObstetrics & GynecologyTaxonomy 207V00000X · License 125058651 (IL), 0101255661 (VA), Q9345 (TX)
420 E 6TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid380846102TX
Medicaid380846101TX
Medicaid73888770NM
Medicaid200752300AOK

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Nkechi Ezirim M.d is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Nkechi Ezirim reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Big Bend Medical Group
58 mi
Surgery
1501 W 11TH PL STE 100
Big Spring, TX 79720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 93 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1811973282 (432) 263-6018
Avera Mckennan
801 mi
Critical Access
110 S LOGAN AVE
Gregory, SD 57533
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 1,277 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275562027 (605) 835-8394

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 79761 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
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.55 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $17.13 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

93.71/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality88.72
Promoting Interoperability97.84
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

ANJAIAH KODITYAL MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 205
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 337-0555
DR. NANCY L ERIKSEN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 202
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8757
RAM KOLLURU,M.D.PA
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
420 E 6TH ST, STE 102
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 685-3333
BELINDA MORHA APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
420 E 6TH ST
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8758
VINH NGUYEN, MD, PA
Pediatrics
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 200
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8998
DR. JOSEPH BOTTALICO D.O.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 202
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8757
DR. VINH H. NGUYEN M.D
Pediatrics
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 200
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8998
ARRHYTHMIA CONSULTANTS OF TEXAS PA
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
420 E 6TH ST, SUITE 201B
ODESSA, TX 79761
Ector County (432) 582-8850

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 Nkechi Ezirim's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkechi Ezirim is 1396009668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2012.

Where is Nkechi Ezirim located?

Nkechi Ezirim practices at 420 E 6th St, Odessa, TX 79761. The listed phone number is (432) 582-8757.

What is Nkechi Ezirim's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology, specializing in Maternal & Fetal Medicine, with taxonomy code 207VM0101X.

Is Nkechi Ezirim enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nkechi Ezirim is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nkechi Ezirim's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nkechi Ezirim reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Big Bend Medical Group (Big Spring, TX) and Avera Mckennan (Gregory, SD). 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 Nkechi Ezirim's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nkechi Ezirim 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 5 other insurers list Nkechi Ezirim 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 Nkechi Ezirim was last updated on August 18, 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.