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MS. BENEDICTA AKPAHU APN, PMHNP-BC
NPI 1679222814
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Union, NJ

Active since March 23, 2022PECOS Enrolled
936 STUYVESANT AVE, UNION, NJ 07083(908) 557-9015 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2023, Mar 4, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Ms. Benedicta Akpahu Apn, Pmhnp-bc NPPES

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

MS. BENEDICTA AKPAHU APN, PMHNP-BC (NPI 1679222814) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Union, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (26NJ01336900) and active in the NPI registry since March 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679222814
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameMS. BENEDICTA AKPAHUCredential: APN, PMHNP-BC
Location Address936 STUYVESANT AVEUnion, NJ 07083-6991
Mailing Address20 Prospect PlaceWest Orange, NJ 07052 · (973) 698-3116
Phone(908) 557-9015
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 5, 2023
✔ NPI 1679222814 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 26NJ01336900
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 26NR09190600 (NJ)
936 STUYVESANT AVE, Union, NJ 07083
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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)

Ms. Benedicta Akpahu Apn, Pmhnp-bc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID5496120271
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230410000421
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 Benedicta Akpahu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Amity Healthcare Services
Same address
Psychiatric/Mental Health
936 STUYVESANT AVE
Union, NJ 07083
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 5 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275083305 (469) 257-3500

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07083 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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 3

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

GOLD OLEKA
Counselor
936 STUYVESANT AVE
UNION, NJ 07083
Union County (908) 875-9236
BOLAKALE IKWU PMHNP-BC,MSN,CNL,RN
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
936 STUYVESANT AVE
UNION, NJ 07083
Union County (973) 449-9885
AMITY HEALTHCARE SERVICES
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
936 STUYVESANT AVE
UNION, NJ 07083
Union County (469) 257-3500

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 Benedicta Akpahu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benedicta Akpahu is 1679222814. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2022.

Where is Benedicta Akpahu located?

Benedicta Akpahu practices at 936 Stuyvesant Ave, Union, NJ 07083. The listed phone number is (908) 557-9015.

What is Benedicta Akpahu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Benedicta Akpahu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benedicta Akpahu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Benedicta Akpahu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Benedicta Akpahu reassigns Medicare benefits to Amity Healthcare Services (Union, NJ). 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 Benedicta Akpahu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benedicta Akpahu was last updated on March 6, 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.