DR. EMMANUEL KASIMANWUNA NWAOKOBIA MD
NPI 1851528475
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since June 22, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8, HOUSTON, TX 77074(713) 456-5868 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 19, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 19, 2024, Mar 27, 2020, Feb 13, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Emmanuel Kasimanwuna Nwaokobia Md NPPES

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

DR. EMMANUEL KASIMANWUNA NWAOKOBIA MD (NPI 1851528475) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (P5857) and active in the NPI registry since June 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with T J Samson Community Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1980).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1851528475
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. EMMANUEL KASIMANWUNA NWAOKOBIACredential: MD
Location Address7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8Houston, TX 77074-4302
Mailing Address909 Frostwood Dr Ste 1.100Houston, TX 77024-2301 · (713) 338-6353
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1980
Enumeration DateJune 22, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 19, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 19, 2024
NPI 1851528475 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in TX · P5857
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P5857 (TX), 44259 (KY), 57014298 (OH)
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8, Houston, TX 77074

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid7100192630KY

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Emmanuel Kasimanwuna Nwaokobia 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 ID9931379922
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110930000165, I20140319000706
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 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.

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.
323 services118 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.
146 services72 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.
78 services76 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.
66 services65 patients
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.
18 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
15 services15 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

T J Samson Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Glasgow, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number180017
Location1301 North Race StreetGlasgow, KY 42141 · Barren County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Baptist Health Corbin

Acute Care Hospitals · Corbin, KY
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number180080
LocationOne Trillium WayCorbin, KY 40701 · Whitley County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownwood, TX
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450587
Location1501 Burnet DrBrownwood, TX 76801 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77074 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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.

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%57 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 15

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

Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Internal Medicine
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Hospitalist
7600 BEECHNUT ST FL 8
HOUSTON, TX 77074

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 Emmanuel Nwaokobia's NPI number?

The NPI number for Emmanuel Nwaokobia is 1851528475. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 22, 2009.

Where is Emmanuel Nwaokobia located?

Emmanuel Nwaokobia practices at 7600 Beechnut St Fl 8, Houston, TX 77074. The listed phone number is (713) 456-5868.

What is Emmanuel Nwaokobia's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Emmanuel Nwaokobia enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Emmanuel Nwaokobia 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 Emmanuel Nwaokobia accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Emmanuel Nwaokobia 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 Emmanuel Nwaokobia affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Emmanuel Nwaokobia is affiliated with T J Samson Community Hospital, Baptist Health Corbin, Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Hendrick Medical Center Brownwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Emmanuel Nwaokobia was last updated on September 19, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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.