DR. EBERECHI CORNELIA EKECHUKWU M.D.
NPI 1710418074
Emergency Medicine in Sibley, IA

Active since March 27, 2017PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
600 9TH AVE, SIBLEY, IA 51249(712) 754-3658(712) 754-2634 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2025, Sep 17, 2020, Mar 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Eberechi Cornelia Ekechukwu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. EBERECHI CORNELIA EKECHUKWU M.D. (NPI 1710418074) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Sibley, Iowa, licensed in Iowa (MD-47093) and active in the NPI registry since March 2017. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710418074
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207P00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EBERECHI CORNELIA EKECHUKWUCredential: M.D.
Location Address600 9TH AVESibley, IA 51249-1022
Mailing AddressPo Box 277Sibley, IA 51249-0277 · (712) 754-3658 · Fax (712) 754-2634
Fax(712) 754-2634
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 27, 2017
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 10, 2026
✔ NPI 1710418074 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207P00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IA · MD-47093✔ Licensed in MN · 74785
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.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License MD-47093 (IA)
600 9TH AVE, Sibley, IA 51249

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Eberechi Cornelia Ekechukwu 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 ID9335489061
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250826000357
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

14

Medicare enrollment records show Eberechi Ekechukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 14 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Critical Access
600 9TH AVE N
Sibley, IA 51249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 25 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
600 9TH AVE N
Sibley, IA 51249
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1750854956 (Iowa)
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
826 N 8TH ST
Estherville, IA 51334
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
310 22ND AVENUE
Brookings, SD 57006
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 156 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
506 1ST AVE SE
Watertown, SD 57201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • 109 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medicine
55 UNITYPOINT WAY
Marshalltown, IA 50158
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 214 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
312 9TH ST SW
Waverly, IA 50677
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1033125463 (Iowa)
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
Women's Health
233 VOLD DR
Waterloo, IA 50703
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 273 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1000 WILDWOOD DR STE 1
Ottumwa, IA 52501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1376648329 (Iowa)
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
2422 20TH ST SW
Jamestown, ND 58401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1548256753 (North Dakota)
  • 95 clinicians in this Medicare group

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.

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.
46 services45 patients
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.
36 services35 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown

Acute Care Hospitals · Marshalltown, IA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160001
Location55 Unitypoint WayMarshalltown, IA 50158 · Marshall County
Emergency services

Allen Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Waterloo, IA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160110
Location1825 Logan AvenueWaterloo, IA 50703 · Black Hawk County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Waverly Health Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Waverly, IA
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161339
Location312 9th Street SWWaverly, IA 50677 · Bremer County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lincoln County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Ruidoso, NM
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number321306
Location211 Sudderth DriveRuidoso, NM 88345 · Lincoln County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Jamestown Regional Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Jamestown, ND
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number351335
Location2422 20th St SWJamestown, ND 58401 · Stutsman County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 51249 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
$81.84 typical visit price
range $52.96 – $161.40
Typical copayment $20.46 (range $13.24 – $40.35)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.05 typical visit price
range $16.91 – $131.98
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $4.22 – $32.99)
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.

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 Eberechi Ekechukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Eberechi Ekechukwu is 1710418074. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 27, 2017.

Where is Eberechi Ekechukwu located?

Eberechi Ekechukwu practices at 600 9th Ave, Sibley, IA 51249. The listed phone number is (712) 754-3658.

What is Eberechi Ekechukwu's specialty?

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

Is Eberechi Ekechukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Eberechi Ekechukwu 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 organizations bill Medicare for Eberechi Ekechukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Eberechi Ekechukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 14 organizations: Osceola Community Hospital Inc. (Sibley, IA), Avera Mckennan (Sibley, IA), Avera Holy Family (Estherville, IA), City Of Brookings (Brookings, SD), Prairie Lakes Health Care System Inc (Watertown, SD) and 9 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Eberechi Ekechukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Eberechi Ekechukwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota, Medica and Sanford Health Plan list Eberechi Ekechukwu 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.

Is Eberechi Ekechukwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Eberechi Ekechukwu is affiliated with Unitypoint Health - Marshalltown, Allen Hospital, Waverly Health Center, Lincoln County Medical Center and Jamestown Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Eberechi Ekechukwu was last updated on February 10, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 months 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.