DR. ELIAS CHIDI UGWU MD
NPI 1942546296
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in North Las Vegas, NV

Active since December 13, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6900 N PECOS RD, NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086(702) 791-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 29, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

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

NPI1942546296
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. ELIAS CHIDI UGWUCredential: MD
Location Address6900 N PECOS RDNorth Las Vegas, NV 89086-4400
Mailing Address1620 Remembrance Hill StLas Vegas, NV 89144-5414 · (240) 565-8780
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateDecember 13, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateJune 29, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJune 29, 2023
NPI 1942546296 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in NV · 16263
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
6900 N PECOS RD, North Las Vegas, NV 89086

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. 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.

PECOS PAC ID4284933391
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160425000475
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 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.

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.
56 services42 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.
17 services15 patients

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.

New Patient
$131.25 typical visit price
range $57.07 – $173.24
Typical copayment $32.81 (range $14.26 – $43.31)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.60 typical visit price
range $18.27 – $140.96
Typical copayment $25.15 (range $4.56 – $35.24)
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.

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.

Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Social Worker (Clinical)
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Pharmacist
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Social Worker (Clinical)
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Acupuncturist
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Dietitian, Registered
6900 N PECOS RD
NORTH LAS VEGAS, NV 89086
Pharmacist
6900 N PECOS RD
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.

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.