CHIOMA UKACHI NWANKWO DNP, CRNA
NPI 1639788581
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Baltimore, MD

Active since July 27, 2020Accepts Medicare Assignment
74.39/100
CMS Quality Rating
1800 ORLEANS ST, BALTIMORE, MD 21287(443) 287-2937(410) 955-8309 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2023, Feb 25, 2022, Jul 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

About Chioma Ukachi Nwankwo Dnp, Crna NPPES

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

CHIOMA UKACHI NWANKWO DNP, CRNA (NPI 1639788581) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Baltimore, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (R225048) and active in the NPI registry since July 2020. She is affiliated with University Of Md Baltimore Washington Medical Center, maintains 2 additional practice locations, and is a graduate of Other (2020).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639788581
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameCHIOMA UKACHI NWANKWOCredential: DNP, CRNA
Location Address1800 ORLEANS STBaltimore, MD 21287-0010
Mailing Address6201 Greenleigh AveMiddle River, MD 21220-2004 · (410) 933-6423 · Fax (410) 500-4266
Fax(410) 955-8309
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2020
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2023
✔ NPI 1639788581 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MD · R225048✔ Licensed in NY · 782800
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
1800 ORLEANS ST, Baltimore, MD 21287

Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1835 Blooming Grove Tpke Apt 173New Windsor, NY 12553-8163 · Phone (614) 271-4670
Location 22605 Belle Crest LnSilver Spring, MD 20906-3173 · Phone (614) 271-4670

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

Chioma Ukachi Nwankwo Dnp, Crna 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 ID6608295043
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211130000414, I20221213001076

Medicare Billing Reassignments

9

Medicare enrollment records show Chioma Nwankwo reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Care Medicine
600 N WOLFE ST
Baltimore, MD 21287
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 4,483 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Care
22 S GREENE ST
Baltimore, MD 21201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Shock Trauma Associates PA
  • 541 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
821 N EUTAW ST
Baltimore, MD 21201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 966 clinicians in this Medicare group
Gastroenterology
1838 GREENE TREE RD, SUITE 400
Pikesville, MD 21208
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 103 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
9841 BROKEN LAND PKWY STE 310
Columbia, MD 21046
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 717 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2002 MEDICAL PKWY STE 330
Annapolis, MD 21401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15001 SHADY GROVE RD STE 400
Rockville, MD 20850
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
8222 SCHULTZ RD STE 100A
Clinton, MD 20735
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • 16 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
100 HOSPITAL RD
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 468 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 5

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
18 services18 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for insertion of permanent heart pacemaker 00530
Anesthesia for a permanent heart pacemaker insertion helps to ensure comfort and calmness during the procedure. It's typically a local anesthetic, numbing the area where the pacemaker is inserted. Sedation may also be given to help you relax. You'll be awake, but may not remember the procedure.
13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

University Of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Glen Burnie, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number210043
Location301 Hospital DriveGlen Burnie, MD 21061 · Anne Arundel County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockville, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210057
Location9901 Medical Center DriveRockville, MD 20850 · Montgomery County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 21287 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
$139.05 typical visit price
range $60.73 – $183.44
Typical copayment $34.76 (range $15.18 – $45.86)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$75.47 typical visit price
range $19.60 – $149.17
Typical copayment $18.86 (range $4.90 – $37.29)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

74.39/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality64.71
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.43

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.

Anesthesiology
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Pediatrics
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Radiology (Neuroradiology)
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Physician Assistant
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1800 ORLEANS ST
BALTIMORE, MD 21287

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 Chioma Nwankwo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chioma Nwankwo is 1639788581. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2020.

Where is Chioma Nwankwo located?

Chioma Nwankwo practices at 1800 Orleans St, Baltimore, MD 21287. The listed phone number is (443) 287-2937.

What is Chioma Nwankwo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Chioma Nwankwo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chioma Nwankwo 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 Chioma Nwankwo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chioma Nwankwo reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, MD), Shock Trauma Associates, P.A. (Baltimore, MD), University Of Maryland Community Medical Group, Inc. (Baltimore, MD), Lifebridge Community Gastroenterology, LLC (Pikesville, MD), First Colonies Anesthesia Associates, LLC (Columbia, MD) and 4 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 Chioma Nwankwo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Chioma Nwankwo affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chioma Nwankwo is affiliated with University Of MD Baltimore Washington Medical Center and Adventist Healthcare Shady Grove Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chioma Nwankwo was last updated on February 28, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.