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DR. NKECHI AKUDO NZEREM-JOHNSON M.D.
NPI 1477742070
Pediatrics in Elk Grove, CA

Active since October 18, 2007PECOS Enrolled
DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL PLAZA, 8220 WYMARK DRIVE SUITE 200, ELK GROVE, CA 95757(916) 667-0600(916) 683-0166 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 6, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Nkechi Akudo Nzerem-johnson M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NKECHI AKUDO NZEREM-JOHNSON M.D. (NPI 1477742070) is an individual pediatrics provider in Elk Grove, California, licensed in California (A101364) and active in the NPI registry since October 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Elk Grove.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477742070
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NKECHI AKUDO NZEREM-JOHNSONCredential: M.D.
Location AddressDIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL PLAZA, 8220 WYMARK DRIVE SUITE 200Elk Grove, CA 95757
Mailing AddressDignity Health Medical Plaza, 8220 Wymark Drive Suite 200Elk Grove, CA 95757 · (916) 667-0600 · Fax (916) 683-0166
Phone(916) 667-0600
Fax(916) 683-0166
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 6, 2018
✔ NPI 1477742070 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A101364
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
DIGNITY HEALTH MEDICAL PLAZA, Elk Grove, CA 95757
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Other Names 1

Professional Name (2)Dr. Nkechi Akudo Nzerem M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1Dignity Health Medical Plaza, 8220 Wymark Drive Suite 200Elk Grove, CA 95757 · Phone (916) 667-0600 · Fax (916) 683-0166

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. Nkechi Akudo Nzerem-johnson 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Nkechi Nzerem-johnson reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Dignity Health Medical Foundation
2.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
7911 LAGUNA BLVD
Elk Grove, CA 95758
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 1,191 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1558495937 (916) 733-5801

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 95757 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
$92.61 typical visit price
range $60.44 – $180.85
Typical copayment $23.15 (range $15.11 – $45.21)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.95 typical visit price
range $19.88 – $148.15
Typical copayment $26.48 (range $4.97 – $37.03)
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.

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 Nzerem-johnson's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkechi Nzerem-johnson is 1477742070. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2007. The provider is also known as Dr. Nkechi Akudo Nzerem M.D..

Where is Nkechi Nzerem-johnson located?

Nkechi Nzerem-johnson practices at Dignity Health Medical Plaza 8220 Wymark Drive Suite 200, Elk Grove, CA 95757. The listed phone number is (916) 667-0600.

What is Nkechi Nzerem-johnson's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Nkechi Nzerem-johnson enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nkechi Nzerem-johnson is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Nkechi Nzerem-johnson's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nkechi Nzerem-johnson reassigns Medicare benefits to Dignity Health Medical Foundation (Elk Grove, CA). The 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 Nzerem-johnson's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nkechi Nzerem-johnson was last updated on November 6, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.