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CHIEMEZIEM NWANYANWU M.B.B.S
NPI 1477937548
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Memphis, TN

Active since July 17, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002, MEMPHIS, TN 38120(901) 685-3490(901) 685-3499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu M.b.b.s NPPES

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

CHIEMEZIEM NWANYANWU M.B.B.S (NPI 1477937548) is an individual infectious disease provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (61802) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1477937548
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHIEMEZIEM NWANYANWUCredential: M.B.B.S
Location Address6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002Memphis, TN 38120-2112
Mailing Address6029 Walnut Grove Rd Ste C002Memphis, TN 38120-2112 · (901) 685-3490
Phone(901) 685-3490
Fax(901) 685-3499
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateJuly 17, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 2020
NPPES CertifiedNovember 23, 2020
✔ NPI 1477937548 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 61802
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002, Memphis, TN 38120
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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu M.b.b.s 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 ID8426476714
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200918001053, I20250321002533
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 3

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
648 services226 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
209 services118 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
201 services189 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Baptist Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number440048
Location6019 Walnut Grove RoadMemphis, TN 38120 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Shannon Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · San Angelo, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450571
Location120 E Harris Ave.San Angelo, TX 76903 · Tom Green County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38120 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

MARY SESSLER
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Shelby County (901) 685-3490
IMAD OMER M.D.
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Shelby County (901) 685-3490
MARAH J WATTS FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Shelby County (901) 685-3490
JANET F MULROY ACNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
6029 WALNUT GROVE RD # C002
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Shelby County (901) 685-3490

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 Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu is 1477937548. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 17, 2015.

Where is Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu located?

Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu practices at 6029 Walnut Grove Rd # C002, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 685-3490.

What is Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu accept?

Health plans from Baylor Scott and White Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu 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.

Is Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu is affiliated with Baptist Memorial Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis and Shannon Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chiemeziem Nwanyanwu was last updated on November 23, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.