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MISS CHIZOBA ISIOMA OKWU DNP
NPI 1962777938
Nurse Practitioner - Family in Newark, NJ

Active since March 09, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
228 LAFAYETTE ST, NEWARK, NJ 07105(973) 789-8111(973) 789-8111 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 26, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 26, 2025, Nov 18, 2019, Nov 8, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2019).

About Miss Chizoba Isioma Okwu Dnp NPPES

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

MISS CHIZOBA ISIOMA OKWU DNP (NPI 1962777938) is an individual family provider in Newark, New Jersey, licensed in New Jersey (26NJ00347000) and active in the NPI registry since March 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962777938
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LF0000X
Provider Legal NameMISS CHIZOBA ISIOMA OKWUCredential: DNP
Location Address228 LAFAYETTE STNewark, NJ 07105-1815
Mailing Address228 Lafayette StNewark, NJ 07105-1815 · (973) 789-8111 · Fax (973) 789-8407
Phone(973) 789-8111
Fax(973) 789-8111
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateMarch 9, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 26, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 26, 2025
✔ NPI 1962777938 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · FamilyPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LF0000X
License✔ Licensed in NJ · 26NJ00347000
228 LAFAYETTE ST, Newark, NJ 07105
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.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

Miss Chizoba Isioma Okwu Dnp 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 ID2567623952
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120411000554, I20191216001906
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

8

Medicare enrollment records show Chizoba Okwu reassigns Medicare billing to 8 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Saint James Health Inc
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
228 LAFAYETTE ST, 2ND FLOOR
Newark, NJ 07105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 26 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1225409675 (973) 789-8111
Advantagecare Physicians PC
8.1 mi
Internal Medicine
1050 CLOVE RD, UCC
Staten Island, NY 10301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 724 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1063954113 (646) 680-1525
Essen Medical Urgicare, PLLC
15 mi
Urgent Care
1550 UNIVERSITY AVE
Bronx, NY 10452
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 683 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841607298 (718) 583-7736
Essen Medical Associates, PC
16 mi
Legal Medicine
2015 GRAND CONCOURSE
Bronx, NY 10453
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,393 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1366418709 (718) 583-7736
North Haledon Medical, PC
16 mi
Specialist
510 HAMBURG TPKE, WAYNE COMMONS, SUITE 101
Wayne, NJ 07470
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1477624088 (973) 942-6005
House Call Medical Services Of New York, PLLC
18 mi
Internal Medicine
1371 SEABURY AVE
Bronx, NY 10461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 1,054 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851345946 (718) 294-6200
Immediate Care Medical Walk-In Of Hazlet, PA
21 mi
Urgent Care
1376 HIGHWAY 36
Hazlet, NJ 07730
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245595313 (732) 264-5500
Urgent Care Physicians Of New Jersey, LLC
27 mi
Emergency Medicine
46 NEWMAN SPRINGS RD E STE F
Red Bank, NJ 07701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 160 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447622402 (973) 630-8947

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 07105 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
$98.09 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $24.52 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$111.57 typical visit price
range $20.97 – $155.92
Typical copayment $27.89 (range $5.24 – $38.98)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 7

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

SAINT JAMES HEALTH INC
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
228 LAFAYETTE ST, 2ND FLOOR
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 789-8111
MR. EUK HYUN KIM MD
Obstetrics & Gynecology
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 465-2677
FOOT & ANKLE CENTER AT ST JAMES
Obstetrics & Gynecology
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 465-2790
WELLNESS AND SPORTS CHIROPRACTIC PC
Chiropractor
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 589-5700
MS. RAWA CHATER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 789-8111
CELESTE L HERNANDEZ-MORALES RN
Registered Nurse
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 220-6354
MARIANA G METRY PA-C
Physician Assistant
228 LAFAYETTE ST
NEWARK, NJ 07105
Essex County (973) 789-8111

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 Chizoba Okwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chizoba Okwu is 1962777938. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 9, 2012.

Where is Chizoba Okwu located?

Chizoba Okwu practices at 228 Lafayette St, Newark, NJ 07105. The listed phone number is (973) 789-8111.

What is Chizoba Okwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Family, with taxonomy code 363LF0000X.

Is Chizoba Okwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chizoba Okwu 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 Chizoba Okwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chizoba Okwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 8 organizations: Saint James Health Inc (Newark, NJ), Advantagecare Physicians PC (Staten Island, NY), Essen Medical Urgicare, PLLC (Bronx, NY), Essen Medical Associates, PC (Bronx, NY), North Haledon Medical, PC (Wayne, NJ) and 3 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 Chizoba Okwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chizoba Okwu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Chizoba Okwu 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 Chizoba Okwu was last updated on November 26, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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.