VALENTINE EZEKWEM M.D.
NPI 1649621665
Hospitalist in Lewistown, PA

Active since June 30, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
400 HIGHLAND AVE, LEWISTOWN, PA 17044(717) 248-5411(717) 242-7581 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 26, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 26, 2019, Jun 30, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Valentine Ezekwem M.d. NPPES

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

VALENTINE EZEKWEM M.D. (NPI 1649621665) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lewistown, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD468076) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649621665
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameVALENTINE EZEKWEMCredential: M.D.
Location Address400 HIGHLAND AVELewistown, PA 17044-1167
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144 · Fax (570) 271-6578
Fax(717) 242-7581
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateJune 30, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 26, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1649621665 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD468076
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT211501 (PA)
400 HIGHLAND AVE, Lewistown, PA 17044

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

Valentine Ezekwem M.d. 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 ID1759610785
PECOS Enrollment IDI20190917000690
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 Valentine Ezekwem reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
21 GEISINGER LN
Lewistown, PA 17044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 4,429 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 4

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.
209 services110 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
146 services80 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
115 services109 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.
32 services32 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Geisinger Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Danville, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390006
Location100 North Academy AvenueDanville, PA 17822 · Montour County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Lewistown, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390048
Location400 Highland AvenueLewistown, PA 17044 · Mifflin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mount Nittany Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · State College, PA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390268
Location1800 East Park AveState College, PA 16803 · Centre County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17044 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$119.11 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Dietitian, Registered
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Physician Assistant
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Radiology (Diagnostic Ultrasound)
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Home Health
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Emergency Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Pharmacist
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Family Medicine
400 HIGHLAND AVE
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044

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 Valentine Ezekwem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valentine Ezekwem is 1649621665. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2016.

Where is Valentine Ezekwem located?

Valentine Ezekwem practices at 400 Highland Ave, Lewistown, PA 17044. The listed phone number is (717) 248-5411.

What is Valentine Ezekwem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Valentine Ezekwem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valentine Ezekwem 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 Valentine Ezekwem's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valentine Ezekwem reassigns Medicare benefits to Geisinger Clinic (Lewistown, PA). 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 Valentine Ezekwem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Valentine Ezekwem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valentine Ezekwem is affiliated with Geisinger Medical Center, Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital and Mount Nittany Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valentine Ezekwem was last updated on August 26, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.