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DR. OZIOMA NWAIGWE MD
NPI 1427549567
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Augusta, GA

Active since May 24, 2018PECOS Enrolled
1120 15TH ST AUGUSTA, AUGUSTA, GA 30912(706) 721-7005 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2025, May 24, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Ozioma Nwaigwe Md NPPES

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

DR. OZIOMA NWAIGWE MD (NPI 1427549567) is an individual psychiatry provider in Augusta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (009940) and active in the NPI registry since May 2018. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1427549567
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameDR. OZIOMA NWAIGWECredential: MD
Location Address1120 15TH ST AUGUSTAAugusta, GA 30912-0001
Mailing Address218 E Lexington St Ste 200Baltimore, MD 21202-3520
Phone(706) 721-7005
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateMay 24, 2018
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2025
✔ NPI 1427549567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 009940✔ Licensed in SC · 88599✔ Licensed in MD · D0092357
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
1120 15TH ST AUGUSTA, Augusta, GA 30912
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 11285 Marks Church RdAugusta, GA 30909-6329 · Phone (443) 386-4114
Location 2218 E Lexington St Ste 200Baltimore, MD 21202-3520 · Phone (410) 935-0975

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina 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)

Dr. Ozioma Nwaigwe Md 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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Ozioma Nwaigwe reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Brigade Physicians LLC
5.6 mi
Psychiatry
1285 MARKS CHURCH RD STE D
Augusta, GA 30909
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1750114823 (706) 471-8845
Sgmp Southland LLC
195 mi
Psychiatry
2209 PINEVIEW DR
Valdosta, GA 31602
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 98 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447695085 (229) 236-0831
Sconza
501 mi
Family
218 E LEXINGTON ST STE 200
Baltimore, MD 21202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609524065 (410) 275-0975

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 30912 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
$164.04 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $41.01 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$66.89 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $16.72 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

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 Ozioma Nwaigwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ozioma Nwaigwe is 1427549567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 24, 2018.

Where is Ozioma Nwaigwe located?

Ozioma Nwaigwe practices at 1120 15th St Augusta, Augusta, GA 30912. The listed phone number is (706) 721-7005.

What is Ozioma Nwaigwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Ozioma Nwaigwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ozioma Nwaigwe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ozioma Nwaigwe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ozioma Nwaigwe reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Brigade Physicians LLC (Augusta, GA), Sgmp Southland LLC (Valdosta, GA) and Sconza (Baltimore, MD). 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 Ozioma Nwaigwe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ozioma Nwaigwe accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Health and 1 other insurer list Ozioma Nwaigwe 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 Ozioma Nwaigwe was last updated on December 3, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.