LECHI NKWOCHA APRN, DNP, CNP
NPI 1740929413
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Springfield, IL

Active since June 01, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
701 N 1ST ST, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702(217) 528-7541(217) 606-3057 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 15, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 10, 2024, Dec 12, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Lechi Nkwocha Aprn, Dnp, Cnp NPPES

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

LECHI NKWOCHA APRN, DNP, CNP (NPI 1740929413) is an individual family provider in Springfield, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (209028272) and active in the NPI registry since June 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2023).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1740929413
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameLECHI NKWOCHACredential: APRN, DNP, CNP
Location Address701 N 1ST STSpringfield, IL 62702-3757
Mailing AddressPo Box 19248Springfield, IL 62794-9248 · (217) 528-7541
Fax(217) 606-3057
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2023
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 15, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 15, 2025
NPI 1740929413 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License Licensed in IL · 209028272
701 N 1ST ST, Springfield, IL 62702

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

Lechi Nkwocha Aprn, Dnp, Cnp 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 ID1456709393
PECOS Enrollment IDI20231202000268
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

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.

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
20 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140148
Location701 N First StSpringfield, IL 62702 · Sangamon County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Lincoln, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141322
Location200 Stahlhut DriveLincoln, IL 62656 · Logan County
Emergency services

Jacksonville Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Jacksonville, IL
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number141352
Location1600 W Walnut StJacksonville, IL 62650 · Morgan County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 62702 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
$85.71 typical visit price
range $54.80 – $168.44
Typical copayment $21.42 (range $13.70 – $42.11)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$97.25 typical visit price
range $17.16 – $136.56
Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)
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 20

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

Internal Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Emergency Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Emergency Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Emergency Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Internal Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Emergency Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702
Emergency Medicine
701 N 1ST ST
SPRINGFIELD, IL 62702

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 Lechi Nkwocha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Lechi Nkwocha is 1740929413. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2022.

Where is Lechi Nkwocha located?

Lechi Nkwocha practices at 701 N 1st St, Springfield, IL 62702. The listed phone number is (217) 528-7541.

What is Lechi Nkwocha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Lechi Nkwocha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Lechi Nkwocha 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 Lechi Nkwocha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Lechi Nkwocha is affiliated with Memorial Medical Center, Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital and Jacksonville Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Lechi Nkwocha was last updated on July 15, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.