DR. ELIAS CHIDI UGWU MD
NPI 1942546296
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in North Las Vegas, NV
About Dr. Elias Chidi Ugwu Md NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. ELIAS CHIDI UGWU MD (NPI 1942546296) is an individual nephrology provider in North Las Vegas, Nevada, licensed in Nevada (16263) and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2001).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted 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. Elias Chidi Ugwu 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.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Elias Ugwu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Las Vegas, NV 89106
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
Las Vegas, NV 89146
- Reassigned Medicare billing, Nevada enrollment
- 21 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 2
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.
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 89086 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
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 Elias Ugwu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Elias Ugwu is 1942546296. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 13, 2012.
Where is Elias Ugwu located?
Elias Ugwu practices at 6900 N Pecos Rd, North Las Vegas, NV 89086. The listed phone number is (702) 791-9000.
What is Elias Ugwu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.
Is Elias Ugwu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Elias Ugwu 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 Elias Ugwu's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Elias Ugwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Lifeline Health Services (Las Vegas, NV) and Vegas Valley Primary Care (Las Vegas, NV). 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 Elias Ugwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Elias Ugwu accept?
Health plans from Molina Healthcare list Elias Ugwu 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.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Elias Ugwu was last updated on June 29, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.
# Dr. Elias Chidi Ugwu, MD · NPI 1942546296
Nephrology physician in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since December 13, 2012.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1942546296 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** December 13, 2012
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Nephrology · taxonomy 207RN0300X
- **State license:** 16263 (Nevada)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 6900 N PECOS RD, North Las Vegas, NV 89086-4400
- **Phone:** (702) 791-9000
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Lifeline Health Services (NPI 1528815883, Las Vegas, NV); Vegas Valley Primary Care (NPI 1881706109, Las Vegas, NV) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Other, class of 2001
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** June 29, 2023
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1942546296) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.