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ADAOBI KANU MD
NPI 1518905934
Pediatrics - Pediatric Pulmonology in Lubbock, TX

Active since June 04, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
100/100
CMS Quality Rating
4102 24TH ST STE 507, LUBBOCK, TX 79410(806) 743-7334(806) 743-7332 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 3, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 3, 2021, Nov 10, 2021, Oct 24, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Adaobi Kanu Md NPPES

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

ADAOBI KANU MD (NPI 1518905934) is an individual pediatric pulmonology provider in Lubbock, Texas, licensed in Texas (N0874) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with University Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lubbock.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1518905934
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0214X
Provider Legal NameADAOBI KANUCredential: MD
Location Address4102 24TH ST STE 507Lubbock, TX 79410
Mailing AddressPo Box 5865Lubbock, TX 79408-5865 · (806) 743-2898 · Fax (806) 743-2787
Phone(806) 743-7334
Fax(806) 743-7332
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Connecticut School Of MedicineGraduated 1996
Enumeration DateJune 4, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 3, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 3, 2021
✔ NPI 1518905934 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric PulmonologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0214X
License✔ Licensed in TX · N0874
Definition
A pediatrician dedicated to the prevention and treatment of all respiratory diseases affecting infants, children and young adults. This specialist is knowledgeable about the growth and development of the lung, assessment of respiratory function in infants and children, and experienced in a variety of invasive and noninvasive diagnostic techniques.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License N0874 (TX)
4102 24TH ST STE 507, Lubbock, TX 79410
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 13601 4th St, MS 9406Lubbock, TX 79430-0002 · Phone (806) 743-7337 · Fax (806) 743-7329

Other Identifiers 3

Other7926444NY · Aetna
Other528X41NY · Empire Bc.bs
Medicaid02356509NY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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

Adaobi Kanu 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 ID5395810741
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080819000622
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Adaobi Kanu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock
1.3 mi
Podiatrist
3601 4TH ST
Lubbock, TX 79430
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 685 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1538239769 (806) 743-2475
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo
112 mi
Psychologist
1400 WALLACE BLVD
Amarillo, TX 79106
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255365375 (806) 414-9970

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lubbock, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number450686
Location602 Indiana AvenueLubbock, TX 79415 · Lubbock County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

100/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality91.19
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

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

NANCY LOUISE BECK M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
4102 24TH ST STE 507
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Lubbock County (806) 743-7334
MICHAEL JOSEPH BOURGEOIS M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
4102 24TH ST STE 507
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Lubbock County (806) 743-7334
SURENDRA VARMA M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Endocrinology)
4102 24TH ST STE 507
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Lubbock County (806) 743-7334
JASMINE SANCHEZ-XIMENEZ CPNP-PC
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4102 24TH ST STE 507
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Lubbock County (806) 743-4075
TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER LUBBOCK
Durable Medical Equipment & Medical Supplies
4102 24TH ST STE 507
LUBBOCK, TX 79410
Lubbock County (806) 743-7980

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 Adaobi Kanu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Adaobi Kanu is 1518905934. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 4, 2006.

Where is Adaobi Kanu located?

Adaobi Kanu practices at 4102 24th St Ste 507, Lubbock, TX 79410. The listed phone number is (806) 743-7334.

What is Adaobi Kanu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Pulmonology, with taxonomy code 2080P0214X.

Is Adaobi Kanu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Adaobi Kanu 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 Adaobi Kanu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Adaobi Kanu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Lubbock (Lubbock, TX) and Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center Amarillo (Amarillo, TX). 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 Adaobi Kanu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Adaobi Kanu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 4 other insurers list Adaobi Kanu 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 Adaobi Kanu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Adaobi Kanu is affiliated with University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Adaobi Kanu was last updated on December 3, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.