GORJI ETAPONAOBASE EKWESE
NPI 1982150181
Nurse Practitioner - Primary Care in Detroit, MI

Active since August 28, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BLVD, DETROIT, MI 48202(313) 916-0010 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 1, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 1, 2022, Apr 17, 2017, Aug 28, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Gorji Etaponaobase Ekwese NPPES

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

GORJI ETAPONAOBASE EKWESE (NPI 1982150181) is an individual primary care provider in Detroit, Michigan, licensed in Michigan (4704264505) and active in the NPI registry since August 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982150181
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363LP2300X
Provider Legal NameGORJI ETAPONAOBASE EKWESE
Location AddressHENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BLVDDetroit, MI 48202
Mailing Address1 Ford Pl Ste 3aDetroit, MI 48202-3450 · (313) 874-4806 · Fax (313) 876-1305
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateAugust 28, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 1, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 1, 2022
NPI 1982150181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Primary CarePhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP2300X
License Licensed in MI · 4704264505
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Adult HealthTaxonomy 363LA2200X · License 4704264505 (MI)
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, Detroit, MI 48202

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

Gorji Etaponaobase Ekwese 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 ID6800173311
PECOS Enrollment IDI20170511000914
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 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.
100 services98 patients
Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Henry Ford Macomb Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Clinton Township, MI
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number230047
Location15855 Nineteen Mile RdClinton Township, MI 48038 · Macomb County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 48202 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
$90.76 typical visit price
range $58.04 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.69 (range $14.51 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$102.35 typical visit price
range $18.32 – $143.49
Typical copayment $25.58 (range $4.58 – $35.87)
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 14

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

Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 WEST GRAND BLVD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Family Medicine
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Anesthesiology
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BLVD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Anesthesiology
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W. GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202
Ophthalmology
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W GRAND BLVD CFP 363
DETROIT, MI 48202
Surgery
HENRY FORD HOSPITAL, 2799 W GRAND BOULEVARD
DETROIT, MI 48202

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 Gorji Ekwese's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gorji Ekwese is 1982150181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 28, 2016.

Where is Gorji Ekwese located?

Gorji Ekwese practices at Henry Ford Hospital 2799 W. Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202. The listed phone number is (313) 916-0010.

What is Gorji Ekwese's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Primary Care, with taxonomy code 363LP2300X.

Is Gorji Ekwese enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gorji Ekwese 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 Gorji Ekwese accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Blue Care Network of Michigan and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan Mutual Insurance Company and 2 other insurers list Gorji Ekwese 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 Gorji Ekwese affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gorji Ekwese is affiliated with Henry Ford Macomb Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gorji Ekwese was last updated on December 1, 2022. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.