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NKIRUKA EMEAGWALI MD
NPI 1578824637
Internal Medicine - Pulmonary Disease in Wallingford, CT

Active since June 06, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
91.25/100
CMS Quality Rating
44 N PLAINS INDUSTRIAL ROAD, WALLINGFORD, CT 06492(917) 881-8298 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 9, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 9, 2020, Oct 18, 2019, Jun 23, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nkiruka Emeagwali Md NPPES

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

NKIRUKA EMEAGWALI MD (NPI 1578824637) is an individual pulmonary disease provider in Wallingford, Connecticut, licensed in North Dakota (15894) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital, and is a graduate of Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1578824637
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RP1001X
Provider Legal NameNKIRUKA EMEAGWALICredential: MD
Location Address44 N PLAINS INDUSTRIAL ROADWallingford, CT 06492
Mailing Address44 N Plains Industrial RoadWallingford, CT 06492 · (917) 881-8298
Phone(917) 881-8298
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMeharry Medical College School Of MedicineGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateJune 6, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 9, 20204 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1578824637 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RP1001X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 15894
Definition
An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License LP02639 (RI)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License LP02639 (RI)
44 N PLAINS INDUSTRIAL ROAD, Wallingford, CT 06492
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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

Nkiruka Emeagwali 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 ID2668699000
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200429001405
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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
391 services204 patients
Test to determine lung volumes using sensors 94726
This test, called spirometry, measures lung capacity using sensors. You breathe into a mouthpiece attached to a device that records the amount and rate of air you inhale and exhale. It helps diagnose and monitor lung conditions.
63 services62 patients
Test to examine how well the lungs exchange gases 94729
This is a test called a pulmonary function test, which helps understand the efficiency of your lungs. It measures how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs, and how well your lungs put oxygen into and remove carbon dioxide from your blood.
62 services61 patients
Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume changes before and after medication administration 94060
This procedure measures how air flows in and out of your lungs. It's done before and after medication to see if the treatment improves your breathing. It's a simple, non-invasive test that involves breathing into a device called a spirometer.
50 services50 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.
33 services33 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
27 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

North Shore University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Manhasset, NY
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330106
Location300 Community DriveManhasset, NY 11030 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Long Island Jewish Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · New Hyde Park, NY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330195
Location270 - 05 76th AvenueNew Hyde Park, NY 11040 · Nassau County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 06492 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
$138.84 typical visit price
range $60.82 – $183.10
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.20 – $45.77)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$106.68 typical visit price
range $19.76 – $149.26
Typical copayment $26.67 (range $4.94 – $37.31)
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.

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.

91.25/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality74.92
Promoting Interoperability91.67
Improvement Activities40

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 Nkiruka Emeagwali's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkiruka Emeagwali is 1578824637. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 6, 2012.

Where is Nkiruka Emeagwali located?

Nkiruka Emeagwali practices at 44 N Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492. The listed phone number is (917) 881-8298.

What is Nkiruka Emeagwali's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Pulmonary Disease, with taxonomy code 207RP1001X.

Is Nkiruka Emeagwali enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nkiruka Emeagwali 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.

Is Nkiruka Emeagwali affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nkiruka Emeagwali is affiliated with North Shore University Hospital and Long Island Jewish Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nkiruka Emeagwali was last updated on January 9, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.