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DR. IGWE UKOHA M.D.,
NPI 1679553291
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Beverly Hills, CA

Active since January 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 601, BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211(310) 274-7300(310) 274-7301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 19, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 19, 2021, Nov 19, 2015 (2 updates tracked since 2015).

About Dr. Igwe Ukoha M.d., NPPES

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

DR. IGWE UKOHA M.D., (NPI 1679553291) is an individual nephrology provider in Beverly Hills, California, licensed in California (A51780) and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1979).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679553291
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. IGWE UKOHACredential: M.D.,
Location Address8920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 601Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1960
Mailing Address8920 Wilshire Blvd Ste 601Beverly Hills, CA 90211-1960 · (310) 659-9067 · Fax (310) 659-9057
Phone(310) 274-7300
Fax(310) 274-7301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1979
Enumeration DateJanuary 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 19, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 19, 2021
✔ NPI 1679553291 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A51780
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
8920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 601, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
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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

Dr. Igwe Ukoha 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 ID3678504073
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101004000122
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Igwe Ukoha reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Provider Profile
0.9 mi
Nephrology
1125 S BEVERLY DR STE 425
Los Angeles, CA 90035
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
NPI 1770554669 (310) 274-7300
Provider Profile
1.3 mi
Nephrology
9777 WILSHIRE BLVD, STE# 512
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629167861 (310) 967-3304

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.

Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90960
Dialysis is a treatment that filters and purifies your blood using a machine. It helps keep your fluids and electrolytes in balance when the kidneys can't do their job. This service includes 4 or more visits per month with a physician to monitor your health and adjust your treatment as needed.
167 services34 patients
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.
136 services58 patients
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) 90961
Dialysis is a treatment that performs the function of healthy kidneys if they're not working properly. It removes waste and excess fluid from your blood. 2-3 physician visits per month are recommended for monitoring your health and adjusting your treatment as needed. This service is available for those aged 20 years and older.
75 services26 patients
Hemodialysis procedure with physician evaluation 90935
Hemodialysis is a treatment that uses a machine to filter waste and excess fluid from your blood when your kidneys can't. A physician checks your health before, during, and after the procedure to ensure it's working effectively for you.
41 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 90211 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

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

ABRAHAM GHORBANIAN DDS, INC
Dentist
8920 WILSHIRE BLVD STE 601
BEVERLY HILLS, CA 90211
Los Angeles County (310) 659-1999

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 Igwe Ukoha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Igwe Ukoha is 1679553291. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 19, 2006.

Where is Igwe Ukoha located?

Igwe Ukoha practices at 8920 Wilshire Blvd Ste 601, Beverly Hills, CA 90211. The listed phone number is (310) 274-7300.

What is Igwe Ukoha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Igwe Ukoha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Igwe Ukoha 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 Igwe Ukoha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Igwe Ukoha reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: (Los Angeles, CA) and (Beverly Hills, CA). 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 Igwe Ukoha'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 Igwe Ukoha was last updated on April 19, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.