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DR. CHIOMA KENECHUKWU EZEKWE M.D.
NPI 1689011322
Anesthesiology in Tucson, AZ

Active since June 03, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2929 E 6TH ST APT 154, TUCSON, AZ 85716(814) 853-9882 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 5, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 5, 2021, Jun 13, 2016 (2 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Chioma Kenechukwu Ezekwe M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHIOMA KENECHUKWU EZEKWE M.D. (NPI 1689011322) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Tucson, Arizona, licensed in Arizona (54464) and active in the NPI registry since June 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1689011322
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHIOMA KENECHUKWU EZEKWECredential: M.D.
Location Address2929 E 6TH ST APT 154Tucson, AZ 85716-4831
Mailing Address2929 E 6th St Apt 154Tucson, AZ 85716-4831 · (814) 853-9882
Phone(814) 853-9882
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateJune 3, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 5, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1689011322 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in AZ · 54464
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
2929 E 6TH ST APT 154, Tucson, AZ 85716
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 Baylor PlzHouston, TX 77030-3411 · Phone (713) 798-4951

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona, Oscar Health Plan, Inc..Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chioma Kenechukwu Ezekwe 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 ID6305196684
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250429002248
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 Chioma Ezekwe reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Anesthesia Care Consultants Inc
755 mi
Anesthesiology
1900 SULLIVAN AVE
Daly City, CA 94015
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 33 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1639524309 (408) 354-9254

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 2

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.

Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
11 services11 patients

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 Chioma Ezekwe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chioma Ezekwe is 1689011322. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 3, 2013.

Where is Chioma Ezekwe located?

Chioma Ezekwe practices at 2929 E 6th St Apt 154, Tucson, AZ 85716. The listed phone number is (814) 853-9882.

What is Chioma Ezekwe's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Chioma Ezekwe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chioma Ezekwe 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 Chioma Ezekwe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chioma Ezekwe reassigns Medicare benefits to Anesthesia Care Consultants Inc (Daly City, CA). 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 Chioma Ezekwe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chioma Ezekwe accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and Oscar Health Plan, Inc. list Chioma Ezekwe 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 Chioma Ezekwe was last updated on August 5, 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.