ERNEST NWACHUKWU JR. M.D.
NPI 1831503168
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Ernest Nwachukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ernest Nwachukwu is 1831503168. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 14, 2014.

Q: What is Ernest Nwachukwu's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ernest Nwachukwu was last updated on November 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since June 14, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4825 ALMEDA RD, HOUSTON, TX 77004(346) 330-9906 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Ernest Nwachukwu Jr. M.d. NPPES

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

ERNEST NWACHUKWU JR. M.D. (NPI 1831503168) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R0086) and active in the NPI registry since June 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and is a graduate of Baylor College Of Medicine (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1831503168

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameERNEST NWACHUKWU JR.Credential: M.D.

Location Address4825 ALMEDA RDHouston, TX 77004-5655

Mailing Address3520 Mount Vernon StHouston, TX 77006-4236 · (832) 232-2803

Phone(346) 330-9906

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSBaylor College Of MedicineGraduated 2014

Enumeration DateJune 14, 2014

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 3, 2023

NPPES CertifiedNovember 3, 2023

✔ NPI 1831503168 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · R0086

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.

4825 ALMEDA RD, Houston, TX 77004

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Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

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, Imperial Insurance Companies, Inc. 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

Ernest Nwachukwu Jr. 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 ID7214230507

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170627001461

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 3

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.

105 services105 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

81 services77 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.

51 services51 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450358

Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77004 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$102.71 typical visit price

range $18.60 – $143.93

Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)

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.

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