DR. EBERECHI NKELE NWOGU-ONYEMKPA MD
NPI 1487090932
Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine in Saint Louis, MO

Q: What is Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa is 1487090932. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2013.

Q: What is Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Active since May 10, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM PALLIATIVE MEDICINE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(314) 454-7376(314) 362-9878 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 31, 2024, Jul 21, 2020, Apr 13, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Dr. Eberechi Nkele Nwogu-onyemkpa Md NPPES

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

DR. EBERECHI NKELE NWOGU-ONYEMKPA MD (NPI 1487090932) is an individual hospice and palliative medicine provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2024017989) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, and is a graduate of Yale University School Of Medicine (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487090932

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207RH0002X

Provider Legal NameDR. EBERECHI NKELE NWOGU-ONYEMKPACredential: MD

Location Address1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM PALLIATIVE MEDICINESaint Louis, MO 63110-1003

Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (314) 454-7376 · Fax (314) 362-9878

Phone(314) 454-7376

Fax(314) 362-9878

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSYale University School Of MedicineGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMay 10, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJuly 21, 2020

✔ NPI 1487090932 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Hospice and Palliative MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207RH0002X

License✔ Licensed in MO · 2024017989

Definition

An internal medicine physician with special knowledge and skills to prevent and relieve the suffering experienced by patients with life-limiting illnesses. This specialist works with an interdisciplinary hospice or palliative care team to maximize quality of life while addressing physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs of both patient and family throughout the course of the disease, through the dying process, and beyond for the family. This specialist has expertise in the assessment of patients with advanced disease; the relief of distressing symptoms; the coordination of interdisciplinary patient and family-centered care in diverse venues; the use of specialized care systems including hospice; the management of the imminently dying patient; and legal and ethical decision making in end-of-life care.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2024017989 (MO)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, Saint Louis, MO 63110

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200144577MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.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. Eberechi Nkele Nwogu-onyemkpa 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 ID2062720204

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240910001593

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 Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Washington University

0.7 mi

Multi-Specialty

660 S EUCLID AVE
Saint Louis, MO 63110

Reassigned Medicare billing, Missouri enrollment
1,133 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1992746903 (314) 747-5192

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 2

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 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.

51 services17 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.

22 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Barnes Jewish Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Saint Louis, MO

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number260032

LocationOne Barnes-Jewish Hospital PlazaSaint Louis, MO 63110 · St. Louis City County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

DR. MARGARET LEIGHTON MCNAIRY MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

MS. CHERYL ANNE WOOLSEY PA

Physician Assistant

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-1171

ANNA RABINOV ANNA RABINOV

Obstetrics & Gynecology

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

MRS. MICHELLE MARIE BLOOM ACNP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

DR. FARIS ADAM BAKEER MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. REHAN RAIS MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. RANDY OLIVIER LAINE MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

DR. BRADLEY SETH KUSHNER MD

Surgery

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV SURG VASCULAR
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 273-7373

MS. KELSEY ELISE FOGUS CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

DR. YAMAN GHASSAN MKHAIMER MD

Hospitalist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HOSPITALIST
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-1700

MS. CLAIRA J SOUSA CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

ADRIENNE VIRGINIA VISANI

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

ALEX RICHARD MD

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

DIVYA SHARMA DIVYADARSHINI MD

Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-9096

CHRISTINA EDDINS MOTR/L

Occupational Therapist

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

ARIANNA ROTH BARNES

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Critical Care Medicine)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 400-0606

RACHEL SMIGELSKI-THEISS MSN, RN, ACCNS-AG

Clinical Nurse Specialist (Medical-Surgical)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 738-1457

DR. NGUYET M NGUYEN MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT INTERNAL MEDICINE
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 747-3000

MR. AARON M WEINZETTEL CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (800) 862-9980

DR. VORACHART AUETHAVEKIAT MD

Internal Medicine (Hematology)

1 BARNES JEWISH HOSPITAL PLZ, DIV IM HEMATOLOGY
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

St. Louis City (314) 362-7216

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 Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa is 1487090932. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 10, 2013.

Where is Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa located?

Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa practices at 1 Barnes Jewish Hospital Plz Div Im Palliative Medicine, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (314) 454-7376.

What is Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Hospice and Palliative Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RH0002X.

Is Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa 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 organization bills Medicare for Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa reassigns Medicare benefits to Washington University (Saint Louis, MO). 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 Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa 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 Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eberechi Nwogu-onyemkpa was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.