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DR. DOLORES BENEDICTA NJOKU MD
NPI 1700838711
Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology in Saint Louis, MO

Active since May 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
79.29/100
CMS Quality Rating
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGY, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110(800) 862-9980(314) 362-1185 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 25, 2024, Apr 10, 2024, Nov 15, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2021).

About Dr. Dolores Benedicta Njoku Md NPPES

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

DR. DOLORES BENEDICTA NJOKU MD (NPI 1700838711) is an individual pediatric anesthesiology provider in Saint Louis, Missouri, licensed in Missouri (2021039719) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700838711
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207LP3000X
Provider Legal NameDR. DOLORES BENEDICTA NJOKUCredential: MD
Location Address1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT ANESTHESIOLOGYSaint Louis, MO 63110-1002
Mailing AddressPo Box 7412011Chicago, IL 60674-2011 · (800) 862-9980 · Fax (314) 362-1185
Phone(800) 862-9980
Fax(314) 362-1185
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Mississippi School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateMay 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateApril 17, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1700838711 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiology · Pediatric AnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207LP3000X
License✔ Licensed in MO · 2021039719
Definition
An anesthesiologist who has had additional skill and experience in and is primarily concerned with the anesthesia, sedation, and pain management needs of infants and children. A pediatric anesthesiologist generally provides services including the evaluation of complex medical problems in infants and children when surgery is necessary, planning and care for children before and after surgery, pain control, anesthesia and sedation for any procedures out of the operating room such as MRI, CT scan, and radiation therapy.
Also ListedAnesthesiologyTaxonomy 207L00000X · License 2021039719 (MO)
1 CHILDRENS PL, Saint Louis, MO 63110
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid200102168MO

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Medica.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Dolores Benedicta Njoku Md 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 ID7911918230
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211005001838
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 63110 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
$128.28 typical visit price
range $55.65 – $169.38
Typical copayment $32.07 (range $13.91 – $42.34)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$69.50 typical visit price
range $17.76 – $137.92
Typical copayment $17.37 (range $4.44 – $34.48)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

79.29/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality71.46
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost59.51

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.

ARIE BAKER MSW, LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 CHILDRENS PL, CAMPUS BOX 8116
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 747-6169
HANNAH EDELMAN MD, PHD
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6120
SUSAN CHEUNG WALSH AUD
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-4649
MS. JENNIFER MARIE JACOBI PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGICAL SURGERY, STE 4E
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 362-3577
MS. EMILY LINCOLN RN, NNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal, Critical Care)
1 CHILDRENS PL
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6000
MS. MARISSA ROSE PEREZ-MAGNELLI PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
1 CHILDRENS PL, DEPT NEUROLOGY, STE 2130
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-6120
DR. WILLIAM L RIVES MD
Hospitalist
1 CHILDRENS PL, DIV PED HOSPITALIST MED
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-2076
DR. PETER M KILBRIDGE MD
Pediatrics
1 CHILDRENS PL, SUITE C
SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110
St. Louis City (314) 454-2479

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 Dolores Njoku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dolores Njoku is 1700838711. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 17, 2006.

Where is Dolores Njoku located?

Dolores Njoku practices at 1 Childrens Pl Dept Anesthesiology, Saint Louis, MO 63110. The listed phone number is (800) 862-9980.

What is Dolores Njoku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology, specializing in Pediatric Anesthesiology, with taxonomy code 207LP3000X.

Is Dolores Njoku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dolores Njoku 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 Dolores Njoku accept?

Health plans from Medica list Dolores Njoku 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 Dolores Njoku was last updated on April 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.