TOCHUKWU NJEPUOME MD
NPI 1417337296
Hospitalist in Columbia, MO

Q: What is Tochukwu Njepuome's NPI number?

The NPI number for Tochukwu Njepuome is 1417337296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2015.

Q: What is Tochukwu Njepuome's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Tochukwu Njepuome was last updated on June 17, 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.

Active since June 05, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1600 E BROADWAY, COLUMBIA, MO 65201(573) 815-8000(573) 815-6325 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 17, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 17, 2024, Jul 13, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Tochukwu Njepuome Md NPPES

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

TOCHUKWU NJEPUOME MD (NPI 1417337296) is an individual hospitalist provider in Columbia, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2018023738) and active in the NPI registry since June 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Bothwell Regional Health Center, and is a graduate of Other (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1417337296

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameTOCHUKWU NJEPUOMECredential: MD

Location Address1600 E BROADWAYColumbia, MO 65201-5844

Mailing Address1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201-5844 · (573) 815-8000 · Fax (573) 815-6325

Phone(573) 815-8000

Fax(573) 815-6325

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 5, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateJune 17, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2024

✔ NPI 1417337296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2018023738

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2015014078 (MO)

1600 E BROADWAY, Columbia, MO 65201

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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

Tochukwu Njepuome 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 ID9638480023

PECOS Enrollment IDI20180712000670

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 4

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.

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.

190 services76 patients

Insertion of non-tunneled central venous tube for infusion (5 years or older) 36556

This procedure involves placing a thin tube into a large vein, usually in the neck or chest, to administer medication or fluids. It's done under local anesthesia to minimize discomfort. It's a standard, safe procedure for individuals aged 5 and above.

14 services14 patients

Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope 31500

This is a procedure where a thin tube is inserted into your windpipe to aid in breathing. It's done in emergency situations, using an endoscope, a tool with a light and camera, to ensure correct placement.

12 services11 patients

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937

Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.

12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Bothwell Regional Health Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Sedalia, MO

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Local

CMS Certification Number260009

Location601 E 14th StSedalia, MO 65302 · Pettis County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northeast Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Kirksville, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number260022

Location315 S OsteopathyKirksville, MO 63501 · Adair County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Boone Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, MO

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260068

Location1600 E BroadwayColumbia, MO 65201 · Boone County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Fitzgibbon Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshall, MO

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number260142

Location2305 S 65 HighwayMarshall, MO 65340 · Saline County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 65201 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

$121.96 typical visit price

range $52.28 – $161.24

Typical copayment $30.49 (range $13.07 – $40.31)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$93.24 typical visit price

range $16.30 – $131.05

Typical copayment $23.31 (range $4.07 – $32.76)

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$17.90 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier24 claims24 services$100.43 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$35.00 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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