DR. PRIMUS I MBAWUIKE MD
NPI 1487008793
Family Medicine in Pine Bluff, AR
About Dr. Primus I Mbawuike Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. PRIMUS I MBAWUIKE MD (NPI 1487008793) is an individual family medicine provider in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, licensed in Arkansas (E-13277) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains 3 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses 4
Secondary Practice Locations 3
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Primus I Mbawuike 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
7Medicare enrollment records show Primus Mbawuike reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 106 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pine Bluff, AR 71603
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 18 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fordyce, AR 71742
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
Fordyce, AR 71742
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
Sherwood, AR 72120
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Crossett, AR 71635
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 152 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hope, AR 71801
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Arkansas enrollment
- 323 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71603 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
PINE BLUFF, AR 71603
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 Primus Mbawuike's NPI number?
The NPI number for Primus Mbawuike is 1487008793. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 22, 2016.
Where is Primus Mbawuike located?
Primus Mbawuike practices at 1601 W 40th Ave, Pine Bluff, AR 71603. The listed phone number is (870) 541-6000.
What is Primus Mbawuike's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.
Is Primus Mbawuike enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Primus Mbawuike 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.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Primus Mbawuike's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Primus Mbawuike reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc (Pine Bluff, AR), University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (Pine Bluff, AR), Ess Of Fordyce LLC (Fordyce, AR), Hospital Care Consultants Of Fordyce LLC (Fordyce, AR), Shiloh Emergency Group PLLC (Sherwood, AR) and 2 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Primus Mbawuike's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Primus Mbawuike accept?
Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Primus Mbawuike 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 Primus Mbawuike was last updated on June 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.
# Dr. Primus I Mbawuike, MD · NPI 1487008793
Family Medicine physician in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since April 22, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1487008793 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** April 22, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Family Medicine · taxonomy 207Q00000X
- **State license:** E-13277 (Arkansas)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1601 W 40TH AVE, Pine Bluff, AR 71603-6069
- **Phone:** (870) 541-6000 · **Fax:** (870) 541-7618
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 7 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Jefferson Hospital Association, Inc (NPI 1932157674, Pine Bluff, AR); University Of Arkansas For Medical Sciences (NPI 1831144120, Pine Bluff, AR); Ess Of Fordyce LLC (NPI 1821547977, Fordyce, AR); Hospital Care Consultants Of Fordyce LLC (NPI 1316497464, Fordyce, AR); Shiloh Emergency Group PLLC (NPI 1205458189, Sherwood, AR); and 2 more · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** University Of Arkansas College Of Medicine, class of 2016
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 11, 2026
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1487008793) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.