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DR. NKEIRUKA O. DARA M.D.
NPI 1679801476
Obstetrics & Gynecology in Chicago, IL

Active since December 07, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1555 W HOWARD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60626(773) 265-0300(773) 265-8467 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 21, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 21, 2021, Apr 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Nkeiruka O. Dara M.d. NPPES

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

DR. NKEIRUKA O. DARA M.D. (NPI 1679801476) is an individual obstetrics & gynecology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036122639) and active in the NPI registry since December 2009. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679801476
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207V00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. NKEIRUKA O. DARACredential: M.D.
Location Address1555 W HOWARD STChicago, IL 60626-1707
Mailing Address2451 W Howard StChicago, IL 60645-1521 · (872) 302-9909
Phone(773) 265-0300
Fax(773) 265-8467
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 7, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 21, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 31, 2020
✔ NPI 1679801476 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyObstetrics & GynecologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207V00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036122639
Definition
An obstetrician/gynecologist possesses special knowledge, skills and professional capability in the medical and surgical care of the female reproductive system and associated disorders. This physician serves as a consultant to other physicians and as a primary physician for women.
1555 W HOWARD ST, Chicago, IL 60626
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11276 N Clybourn AveChicago, IL 60610-2089 · Phone (312) 337-1073

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

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. Nkeiruka O. Dara 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 ID1951433739
PECOS Enrollment IDI20100714000203
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Nkeiruka Dara reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Access Community Health Network
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1555 W HOWARD ST
Chicago, IL 60626
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 413 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1982783338 (773) 764-7146
Mount Sinai Community Foundation
1.2 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
26460 NETWORK PL
Chicago, IL 60673
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 646 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1356779532 (708) 786-2900
Near North Health Service Corporation
3.4 mi
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
4867 N BROADWAY
Chicago, IL 60614
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417156043 (773) 561-6640
Humboldt Park Health
8.3 mi
Family Medicine
1044 N FRANCISCO AVE
Chicago, IL 60622
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 154 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1740417153 (773) 292-8200
Obhg Illinois Sc
14 mi
Obstetrics & Gynecology
3249 OAK PARK AVE
Berwyn, IL 60402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 219 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700107216 (800) 967-2289
Vna Health Care
38 mi
General Practice
400 N HIGHLAND AVE
Aurora, IL 60506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508826983 (630) 978-2532

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 60626 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 8

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

AKSHITA TANEJA
Family Medicine
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
LUKE WILLIAM AGASE PA-C
Physician Assistant
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
CHELSEA ANN SCHROEDER-LOZADA DNP, FNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
FRANCES LOCKE-ROSENBERG CNM
Advanced Practice Midwife
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
NIRMLA VERMA MD
Pediatrics
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
DR. KASANDRIA CLARK MD
Pediatrics
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146
COMMUNITY PHARMACY SERVICES INC
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 262-4140
ACCESS COMMUNITY HEALTH NETWORK
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Cook County (773) 764-7146

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 Nkeiruka Dara's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkeiruka Dara is 1679801476. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 7, 2009.

Where is Nkeiruka Dara located?

Nkeiruka Dara practices at 1555 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60626. The listed phone number is (773) 265-0300.

What is Nkeiruka Dara's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Obstetrics & Gynecology with taxonomy code 207V00000X.

Is Nkeiruka Dara enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nkeiruka Dara 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 Nkeiruka Dara's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nkeiruka Dara reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Access Community Health Network (Chicago, IL), Mount Sinai Community Foundation (Chicago, IL), Near North Health Service Corporation (Chicago, IL), Humboldt Park Health (Chicago, IL), Obhg Illinois Sc (Berwyn, IL) and 1 more organization, 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 Nkeiruka Dara's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nkeiruka Dara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Nkeiruka Dara 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 Nkeiruka Dara was last updated on January 21, 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.