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: August 02, 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
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

Secondary Practice Location 1

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

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

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.

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 7

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

Physician Assistant
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Advanced Practice Midwife
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Pediatrics
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Pediatrics
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Pharmacy (Community/Retail Pharmacy)
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1555 W HOWARD ST
CHICAGO, IL 60626

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.

What insurance does Nkeiruka Dara accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State 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.