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DR. ANTHONY KECHANTE NJAPA D.O.
NPI 1881659019
General Practice in Wilmington, NC

Active since April 19, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1444 S 17TH ST, WILMINGTON, NC 28401(910) 793-4311(910) 793-4322 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 11, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 11, 2024, Jan 3, 2023, Dec 17, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Anthony Kechante Njapa D.o. NPPES

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

DR. ANTHONY KECHANTE NJAPA D.O. (NPI 1881659019) is an individual general practice provider in Wilmington, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2006-00122) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Vidant Duplin Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Wallace.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881659019
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208D00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ANTHONY KECHANTE NJAPACredential: D.O.
Location Address1444 S 17TH STWilmington, NC 28401-6436
Mailing Address1444 S 17th StWilmington, NC 28401-6436 · (910) 793-4311 · Fax (910) 793-4322
Phone(910) 793-4311
Fax(910) 793-4322
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSNew York College Of Osteo Medicine Of New York Institute Of TechnologyGraduated 1992
Enumeration DateApril 19, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 11, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1881659019 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyGeneral PracticeAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208D00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-00122
Definition
A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
1444 S 17TH ST, Wilmington, NC 28401
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1110 Eastwood DrWallace, NC 28466-9201 · Phone (910) 285-2330 · Fax (910) 320-8429

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid5907797NC

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and more.Insurance ›

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

Dr. Anthony Kechante Njapa D.o. 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 ID6305941618
PECOS Enrollment IDI20070416000268
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Anthony Njapa reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anjan Medical Management PLLC
Same address
General Practice
1444 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1649463993 (910) 793-4311
Goshen Medical Center Incorporated
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
1444 S 17TH ST
Wilmington, NC 28401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 173 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1144170283 (910) 793-4311

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 5

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
258 services74 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
112 services53 patients
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit G0439
An annual wellness visit is a yearly appointment with your primary care provider to create or update a personalized prevention plan. This plan helps prevent illness based on your current health and risk factors. It's a subsequent visit, meaning it follows an initial assessment.
34 services34 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
26 services13 patients
Annual depression screening, 5 to 15 minutes G0444
An annual depression screening is a short, routine evaluation to check for signs of depression. It involves answering a series of questions about your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. The process takes about 15 minutes and helps detect depression early for better management.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Vidant Duplin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Kenansville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340120
Location401 N Main StKenansville, NC 28349 · Duplin County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wilmington, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number340141
Location2131 S 17th St Box 9000Wilmington, NC 28402 · New Hanover County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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

Breast Cancer Screening
Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer
38%304 patients2/55-star benchmark: 92%
Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Percentage of patients with referrals, regardless of age, for which the referring provider receives a report from the provider to whom the patient was referred
70%333 patients3/55-star benchmark: 95%
Depression Utilization of the PHQ-9 Tool
The percentage of patients age 18 and older with the diagnosis of major depression or dysthymia who have a completed PHQ-9 during each applicable 4 month period in which there was a qualifying visit
Patients 4MonthsOfEnd: 68% · 236 patients
Patients 4MonthsOfStart: 12% · 234 patients
28%237 patients
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
99%8,747 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for Depression and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 12 years and older screened for depression on the date of the encounter using an age appropriate standardized depression screening tool AND if positive, a follow-up plan is documented on the date of the positive screen
10%1,081 patients1/55-star benchmark: 96%
Use of High-Risk Medications in the Elderly
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who were ordered high-risk medications. Two rates are submitted. 1) Percentage of patients who were ordered at least one high-risk medication.
Lower rates are better for this measure.
Patients 2+: 0% · 231 patients
2%231 patients4/55-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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
12 suppliers24 claims60 services$5.96 avg. paid by Medicare
Lancets, per box of 100 A4259
DME-Medical/Surgical Supplies · category DA000N
7 suppliers12 claims15 services$0.89 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 3

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

GOSHEN MEDICAL CENTER INCORPORATED
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
1444 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 793-4311
DR. ELVIN EUGENE ADAMS MD/MPH
Internal Medicine
1444 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 793-4311
ANJAN MEDICAL MANAGEMENT PLLC
General Practice
1444 S 17TH ST
WILMINGTON, NC 28401
New Hanover County (910) 793-4311

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 Anthony Njapa's NPI number?

The NPI number for Anthony Njapa is 1881659019. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 19, 2006.

Where is Anthony Njapa located?

Anthony Njapa practices at 1444 S 17th St, Wilmington, NC 28401. The listed phone number is (910) 793-4311.

What is Anthony Njapa's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is General Practice with taxonomy code 208D00000X.

Is Anthony Njapa enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Anthony Njapa 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 Anthony Njapa's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Anthony Njapa reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Anjan Medical Management PLLC (Wilmington, NC) and Goshen Medical Center Incorporated (Wilmington, NC). 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 Anthony Njapa's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Anthony Njapa accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Cigna Healthcare, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc and UnitedHealthcare list Anthony Njapa 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 Anthony Njapa affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Anthony Njapa is affiliated with Vidant Duplin Hospital and Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Anthony Njapa was last updated on October 11, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.