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DR. CHINWENDU ONWUBIKO M.D.
NPI 1700198082
Surgery - Pediatric Surgery in Birmingham, AL

Active since July 02, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1600 7TH AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233(205) 939-9100 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Chinwendu Onwubiko M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHINWENDU ONWUBIKO M.D. (NPI 1700198082) is an individual pediatric surgery provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (35909) and active in the NPI registry since July 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700198082
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2086S0120X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHINWENDU ONWUBIKOCredential: M.D.
Location Address1600 7TH AVE SBirmingham, AL 35233-1711
Mailing AddressPo Box 55310Birmingham, AL 35255-5310
Phone(205) 939-9100
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 2010
Enumeration DateJuly 2, 2010
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 2017
✔ NPI 1700198082 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Pediatric SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086S0120X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 35909
Definition
A surgeon with expertise in the management of surgical conditions in premature and newborn infants, children and adolescents.
1600 7TH AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35233
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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. Chinwendu Onwubiko 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 ID9739457219
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170626001623
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 Chinwendu Onwubiko reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC.
3.0 mi
Multi-Specialty
619 19TH STREET SOUTH
Birmingham, AL 35233
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 4,494 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093768723 (205) 934-6600

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

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

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

MRS. APRIL HOOPER WEATHERLY CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 939-9175
ROBERT PATRICK RICHTER M.D.
Pediatrics (Pediatric Critical Care Medicine)
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9100
MS. CARLY RAE HAWKINS CRNP
Nurse Practitioner
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9285
DR. MARY ORR M.D.
Hospitalist
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9100
MRS. LAURA NIEMANN OTR/L
Rehabilitation Unit
1600 7TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9565
AMY URBAN CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1600 7TH AVE S, LOWDER BLDG., SUITE 618
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9918
STEPHANIE BERGER MD
Pediatrics
1600 7TH AVE S, MCWANE BUILDING SUITE 108
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-2904
SULA MCELROY GILLESPIE CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1600 7TH AVE S, CHILDRENS OF ALABAMA
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Jefferson County (205) 638-9144

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 Chinwendu Onwubiko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinwendu Onwubiko is 1700198082. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 2, 2010.

Where is Chinwendu Onwubiko located?

Chinwendu Onwubiko practices at 1600 7th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233. The listed phone number is (205) 939-9100.

What is Chinwendu Onwubiko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Pediatric Surgery, with taxonomy code 2086S0120X.

Is Chinwendu Onwubiko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinwendu Onwubiko 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 Chinwendu Onwubiko's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinwendu Onwubiko reassigns Medicare benefits to University Of Alabama Health Services Foundation, PC. (Birmingham, AL). 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 Chinwendu Onwubiko's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chinwendu Onwubiko accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama list Chinwendu Onwubiko 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 Chinwendu Onwubiko was last updated on August 9, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.