DR. OBINNA NWOSU M.D.
NPI 1710279427
Emergency Medicine in Ephrata, PA

Active since May 12, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
169 MARTIN AVE, EPHRATA, PA 17522(717) 738-6420 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 19, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018 (2 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Obinna Nwosu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. OBINNA NWOSU M.D. (NPI 1710279427) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD454116) and active in the NPI registry since May 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phoenixville Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in West Chester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710279427
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OBINNA NWOSUCredential: M.D.
Location Address169 MARTIN AVEEphrata, PA 17522-1724
Mailing Address501 N Lansdowne AveDrexel Hill, PA 19026-2908 · (610) 284-8400
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSHoward University College Of MedicineGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateMay 12, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20222 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1710279427 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
License Licensed in PA · MD454116
Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

169 MARTIN AVE, Ephrata, PA 17522

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1411 Eskin Place, Dowling 1 South-room 1322West Chester, PA 19380-2908 · Phone (610) 209-5996

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. Obinna Nwosu 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 ID1658503537
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150604001470
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
199 services190 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
152 services149 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
105 services98 patients
Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283
An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.
52 services52 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Phoenixville Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Phoenixville, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number390127
Location140 Nutt RoadPhoenixville, PA 19460 · Chester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 17522 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
$84.88 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $21.22 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$96.82 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $24.20 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$89.64 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.91 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 MARTIN AVE, EPHRATA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Anesthesiology
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Emergency Medicine
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Radiology (Diagnostic Radiology)
169 MARTIN AVE
EPHRATA, PA 17522
Pathology (Medical Microbiology)
169 MARTIN AVE, ECH LABORATORY DEPT
EPHRATA, PA 17522

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 Obinna Nwosu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Nwosu is 1710279427. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2011.

Where is Obinna Nwosu located?

Obinna Nwosu practices at 169 Martin Ave, Ephrata, PA 17522. The listed phone number is (717) 738-6420.

What is Obinna Nwosu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Is Obinna Nwosu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obinna Nwosu 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.

Is Obinna Nwosu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obinna Nwosu is affiliated with Phoenixville Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Nwosu was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.