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DR. IRUOMA GENEVIEVE NWANGWU MD
NPI 1730708884
Family Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since April 09, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1950 W POLK STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 16, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 06, 2026.

Record update history: May 16, 2020, Apr 9, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Iruoma Genevieve Nwangwu Md NPPES

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

DR. IRUOMA GENEVIEVE NWANGWU MD (NPI 1730708884) is an individual family medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (125.076532) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1730708884
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. IRUOMA GENEVIEVE NWANGWUCredential: MD
Location Address1950 W POLK STREETChicago, IL 60612-3714
Mailing Address1950 W Polk Street, 1950 W Polk Str.Chicago, IL 60612-3714 · (312) 864-6000
Phone(312) 864-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009
Enumeration DateApril 9, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateMay 16, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 16, 2020
✔ NPI 1730708884 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.076532
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
1950 W POLK STREET, Chicago, IL 60612
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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 Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan.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. Iruoma Genevieve Nwangwu 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 ID2860803384
PECOS Enrollment IDI20230725003531
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
307 services115 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
104 services97 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
88 services50 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
34 services33 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi

Acute Care Hospitals · Corpus Christi, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450046
Location600 Elizabeth StreetCorpus Christi, TX 78404 · Nueces County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$94.06 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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

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

SMRITI KHANAL M.D.
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1950 W POLK STREET, 6TH FLOOR, #150
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (872) 227-7180

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 Iruoma Nwangwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Iruoma Nwangwu is 1730708884. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 9, 2020.

Where is Iruoma Nwangwu located?

Iruoma Nwangwu practices at 1950 W Polk Street, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-6000.

What is Iruoma Nwangwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Iruoma Nwangwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Iruoma Nwangwu 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 Iruoma Nwangwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Iruoma Nwangwu 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 Iruoma Nwangwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Iruoma Nwangwu is affiliated with Christus Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Iruoma Nwangwu was last updated on May 16, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.