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NELSON A. OBIKWU MD
NPI 1710119771
Pediatrics in Batesville, AR

Active since August 10, 2009PECOS Enrolled
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE N, BATESVILLE, AR 72501(870) 262-2200(870) 262-2210 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 18, 2014. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Nelson A. Obikwu Md NPPES

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

NELSON A. OBIKWU MD (NPI 1710119771) is an individual pediatrics provider in Batesville, Arkansas, licensed in Florida (ME115138) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710119771
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208000000X
Provider Legal NameNELSON A. OBIKWUCredential: MD
Location Address1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE NBatesville, AR 72501-7316
Mailing Address5955 Ponce De Leon Blvd.Coral Gables, FL 33146 · (305) 661-1515 · Fax (305) 662-3723
Phone(870) 262-2200
Fax(870) 262-2210
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateAugust 10, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateApril 18, 2014
✔ NPI 1710119771 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatricsAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208000000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in FL · ME115138✔ Licensed in AR · E6211
Definition
A pediatrician is concerned with the physical, emotional and social health of children from birth to young adulthood. Care encompasses a broad spectrum of health services ranging from preventive healthcare to the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic diseases. A pediatrician deals with biological, social and environmental influences on the developing child, and with the impact of disease and dysfunction on development.
Also ListedPediatrics · Pediatric Emergency MedicineTaxonomy 2080P0204X · License ME115138 (FL)
1700 HARRISON ST, Batesville, AR 72501
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Other Identifiers 1

OtherE6211AR · License Number

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna Healthcare, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc. and more.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 (PECOS)

Nelson A. Obikwu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Nelson Obikwu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Paragon Contracting Services LLC
317 mi
Emergency Medicine
810 SAINT VINCENTS DR
Birmingham, AL 35205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 802 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225071459 (205) 939-7100
Sterling Emergency Services Of Florida, PA
454 mi
Emergency Medicine
151 E REDSTONE AVE
Crestview, FL 32539
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 113 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629063656 (850) 682-9731
Phoenix Emergency Medicine Of Broward LLC
939 mi
Emergency Medicine
3000 CORAL HILLS DR
Coral Springs, FL 33065
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 193 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1871542969 (954) 939-5000
Kidz Medical Services, Inc
950 mi
Pediatric Gastroenterology
3000 SW 148TH AVE, SUITE 112
Miramar, FL 33027
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Florida enrollment
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1689114480 (954) 967-9400

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 72501 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
$79.72 typical visit price
range $51.36 – $157.74
Typical copayment $19.93 (range $12.84 – $39.43)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$91.63 typical visit price
range $16.16 – $128.77
Typical copayment $22.90 (range $4.04 – $32.19)
Most-billed visit code 99214
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 10

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

DOCTORS' ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY SERVICES, PA
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
1700 HARRISON ST
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 930-3518
ARKANSAS RENAL SYSTEMS, INC.
Clinic/Center (End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) Treatment)
1700 HARRISON ST
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 793-8058
WHITE RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM, INC.
Clinic/Center (Rural Health)
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE N
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 262-2200
RUSSELL P WEBSTER MD PA
Family Medicine
1700 HARRISON ST, STE S
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 793-4711
TYLER BLAKE SANDLIN CNP
Nurse Practitioner
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE N
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 262-2200
DR. MELANIE C LOONEY D.D.S.
Dentist (General Practice)
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE I
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 793-3393
DR. CAROL J. MCCOURT M.D.
Anesthesiology
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE T
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 262-6155
MELODY LYNNE MOODY MD
Pediatrics
1700 HARRISON ST, SUITE N
BATESVILLE, AR 72501
Independence County (870) 262-2000

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 Nelson Obikwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nelson Obikwu is 1710119771. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 10, 2009.

Where is Nelson Obikwu located?

Nelson Obikwu practices at 1700 Harrison St Suite N, Batesville, AR 72501. The listed phone number is (870) 262-2200.

What is Nelson Obikwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics with taxonomy code 208000000X.

Is Nelson Obikwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nelson Obikwu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Nelson Obikwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Nelson Obikwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Paragon Contracting Services LLC (Birmingham, AL), Sterling Emergency Services Of Florida, PA (Crestview, FL), Phoenix Emergency Medicine Of Broward LLC (Coral Springs, FL) and Kidz Medical Services, Inc (Miramar, FL). 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 Nelson Obikwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Nelson Obikwu accept?

Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Cigna HealthCare of Florida, Inc., Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Health Maintenance Organization of Florida list Nelson Obikwu 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 Nelson Obikwu was last updated on April 18, 2014. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.