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DR. VIVIAN CHINYERE UMEOZULU M.D.
NPI 1598964967
Internal Medicine in Gardena, CA

Active since July 16, 2007PECOS Enrolled
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280, GARDENA, CA 90248(877) 515-8113 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 16, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 16, 2026, Nov 4, 2025 (2 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Vivian Chinyere Umeozulu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VIVIAN CHINYERE UMEOZULU M.D. (NPI 1598964967) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gardena, California, licensed in Maryland (D0067311) and active in the NPI registry since July 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Johns Creek, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598964967
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VIVIAN CHINYERE UMEOZULUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1225 W 190TH ST STE 280Gardena, CA 90248-4305
Mailing Address3601 Sw 160th Ave, Suite #250Miramar, FL 33027-6308 · (305) 866-9951 · Fax (877) 284-8933
Phone(877) 515-8113
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateJuly 16, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 16, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 16, 2026
✔ NPI 1598964967 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · D0067311✔ Licensed in FL · ME174480
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280, Gardena, CA 90248
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11030 Matheson WayJohns Creek, GA 30022-5514 · Phone (800) 809-6588

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid4183444 00MD
OtherP00759526MD · Medicare Railroad

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Vivian Chinyere Umeozulu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8628124716
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260220003784
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Vivian Umeozulu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ehab Yacoub MD Inc.
Same address
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
Gardena, CA 90248
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 375 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417373713 (310) 515-8113
Ctd Network LLC
2,175 mi
Multi-Specialty
1805 JAMES L REDMAN PKWY STE 201
Plant City, FL 33563
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851039762 (813) 807-3338
Capricorn Health LLC
2,362 mi
Addiction Medicine
2327 PULASKI HWY
North East, MD 21901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 7 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730982125 (410) 398-0590

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
425 services42 patients
Testing for presence of drug, by chemistry analyzers 80307
Chemistry analyzers are used to detect the presence of drugs in your system. This test involves taking a small sample of your blood or urine. The sample is then analyzed for specific substances. The results help in understanding your health condition better.
406 services43 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90248 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
$142.39 typical visit price
range $62.96 – $187.60
Typical copayment $35.59 (range $15.74 – $46.90)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$109.96 typical visit price
range $20.84 – $153.61
Typical copayment $27.49 (range $5.21 – $38.40)
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 20

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

DR. JUAN CRISTOBAL RONDEAU MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
SUNNY MAKOLO
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
DR. MANUEL RAMON MOTA-CASTILLO MD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
PUNAM PATEL
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
GAVEENA BAGRI
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
MS. ADALJIZA TAVERA PMHNP, FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (310) 515-8113
EVELYN GARCIA
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113
GLORIA S ORIGEL PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
1225 W 190TH ST STE 280
GARDENA, CA 90248
Los Angeles County (877) 515-8113

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 Vivian Umeozulu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Vivian Umeozulu is 1598964967. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 16, 2007.

Where is Vivian Umeozulu located?

Vivian Umeozulu practices at 1225 W 190th St Ste 280, Gardena, CA 90248. The listed phone number is (877) 515-8113.

What is Vivian Umeozulu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Vivian Umeozulu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Vivian Umeozulu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Vivian Umeozulu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Vivian Umeozulu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Ehab Yacoub MD Inc. (Gardena, CA), Ctd Network LLC (Plant City, FL) and Capricorn Health LLC (North East, MD). 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 Vivian Umeozulu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Vivian Umeozulu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and UnitedHealthcare list Vivian Umeozulu 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 Vivian Umeozulu was last updated on July 16, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.