MR. CHARLES CHAKUNTEH NKAMJI CRNA
NPI 1841564739
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Wilkes Barre, PA

Active since February 24, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
80.89/100
CMS Quality Rating
207 SCOTT ST, WILKES BARRE, PA 18702(917) 687-4307 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 9, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Mr. Charles Chakunteh Nkamji Crna NPPES

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

MR. CHARLES CHAKUNTEH NKAMJI CRNA (NPI 1841564739) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (082997) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with The University Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1841564739
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameMR. CHARLES CHAKUNTEH NKAMJICredential: CRNA
Location Address207 SCOTT STWilkes Barre, PA 18702-5518
Mailing Address207 Scott StWilkes Barre, PA 18702-5518 · (917) 687-4307
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011
Enumeration DateFebruary 24, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 9, 2015
✔ NPI 1841564739 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · 082997
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License RN581266 (PA), 534450-1 (NY), 145116 (TX), 26NR17106700 (NJ), 26NJ00493200 (NJ)
207 SCOTT ST, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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

Mr. Charles Chakunteh Nkamji Crna 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 ID9436312378
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150413002021, I20150505001255
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

7

Medicare enrollment records show Charles Nkamji reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Gastroenterology
10 PARK PL
Hazle Township, PA 18202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
700 E BROAD ST
Hazleton, PA 18201
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Hazleton Anesthesia Services PC
  • 81 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
150 BERGEN STREET, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
Newark, NJ 07103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 45 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
2 RIVERCREST ROAD
Bronx, NY 10471
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
100 WOODS RD, TAYLOR PAVILION - ROOM M229
Valhalla, NY 10595
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,663 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
750 EAST ADAMS STR, SUITE 4143
Syracuse, NY 13210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 132 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1305 WALT WHITMAN RD STE 300
Melville, NY 11747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Pennsylvania enrollment
  • 928 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 6

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
26 services25 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
23 services23 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on upper abdomen 00790
Anesthesia for an upper abdomen procedure involves using medications to help you feel no pain during the operation. It can be general, where you're unconscious, or regional, where just the abdomen area is numbed. It ensures comfort and stillness, aiding a successful procedure.
19 services19 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
14 services14 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
13 services12 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower abdomen 00840
Anesthesia for a lower abdomen procedure involves medication to eliminate pain during surgery. You might be awake but relaxed and pain-free, or you may be completely unconscious. It's administered to ensure comfort and safety throughout the operation.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

The University Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Newark, NJ
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number310119
Location150 Bergen StNewark, NJ 07103 · Essex County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Allentown, PA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number390133
Location1200 South Cedar Crest BoulevardAllentown, PA 18103 · Lehigh County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton

Acute Care Hospitals · Hazleton, PA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number390185
Location700 East Broad StreetHazleton, PA 18201 · Luzerne County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 18702 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
$126.34 typical visit price
range $54.64 – $166.87
Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$68.36 typical visit price
range $17.33 – $135.84
Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

80.89/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.75
Improvement Activities40

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 Charles Nkamji's NPI number?

The NPI number for Charles Nkamji is 1841564739. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 24, 2012.

Where is Charles Nkamji located?

Charles Nkamji practices at 207 Scott St, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702. The listed phone number is (917) 687-4307.

What is Charles Nkamji's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Charles Nkamji enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Charles Nkamji 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 Charles Nkamji's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Charles Nkamji reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Northeast Gastroenterology Center, Inc. (Hazle Township, PA), Hazleton Anesthesia Services, P.C. (Hazleton, PA), University Hospital (Newark, NJ), Judah Schorr MD PC (Bronx, NY), Westchester Medical Center Advanced Physician Services PC (Valhalla, NY) and 2 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 Charles Nkamji's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Charles Nkamji affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Charles Nkamji is affiliated with The University Hospital, Lehigh Valley Hospital and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Charles Nkamji was last updated on March 9, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.