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NKECHI NICOLE NWABUEZE MD
NPI 1780204735
Ophthalmology in Durham, NC

Q: What is Nkechi Nwabueze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nkechi Nwabueze is 1780204735. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 20, 2020.

Q: What is Nkechi Nwabueze's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nkechi Nwabueze was last updated on September 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 days 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.

Active since April 20, 2020PECOS Enrolled

2351 ERWIN RD, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 681-3937 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 18, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 18, 2026, Apr 20, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Nkechi Nicole Nwabueze Md NPPES

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

NKECHI NICOLE NWABUEZE MD (NPI 1780204735) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2024-01060) and active in the NPI registry since April 2020. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Duke University Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Winston Salem.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780204735

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameNKECHI NICOLE NWABUEZECredential: MD

Location Address2351 ERWIN RDDurham, NC 27705-4699

Mailing Address2351 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705-4699

Phone(919) 681-3937

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2020

Enumeration DateApril 20, 2020

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 18, 20262 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 18, 2026

✔ NPI 1780204735 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in NC · 2024-01060

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

2351 ERWIN RD, Durham, NC 27705

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11340 Creekshire Way Ste 100Winston Salem, NC 27103-3148 · Phone (336) 768-3240

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and more.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

Nkechi Nicole Nwabueze 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 ID547705568

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240715002966

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.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Duke University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Durham, NC

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340030

Location2100 Erwin RdDurham, NC 27705 · Durham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 27705 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

$125.01 typical visit price

range $54.12 – $165.09

Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$67.72 typical visit price

range $17.21 – $134.61

Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

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