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DR. CHIDERA PHILIPPA EKPO MD
NPI 1982309175
Internal Medicine in Montclair, NJ

Active since April 05, 2023PECOS Enrolled
1 BAY AVE, MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042(862) 333-4700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Chidera Philippa Ekpo Md NPPES

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

DR. CHIDERA PHILIPPA EKPO MD (NPI 1982309175) is an individual internal medicine provider in Montclair, New Jersey, licensed in Connecticut (85305) and active in the NPI registry since April 2023. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982309175
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHIDERA PHILIPPA EKPOCredential: MD
Location Address1 BAY AVEMontclair, NJ 07042-4837
Mailing Address1 Bay AveMontclair, NJ 07042-4837 · (862) 333-4700
Phone(862) 333-4700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013
Enumeration DateApril 5, 2023
Last NPPES UpdateJune 27, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1982309175 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CT · 85305
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
1 BAY AVE, Montclair, NJ 07042
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chidera Philippa Ekpo Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8820512973
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260708003749
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chidera Ekpo reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc
103 mi
Internal Medicine
114 WOODLAND ST, SAINT FRANCIS MEDICAL GROUP INC.
Hartford, CT 06105
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Connecticut enrollment
  • 1,186 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003882812 (860) 714-1325

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 07042 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
$144.86 typical visit price
range $63.84 – $190.92
Typical copayment $36.21 (range $15.96 – $47.73)
Most-billed visit code 99204
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 20

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

SAMRAH GHANI MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (862) 333-4700
JACLYN TAYLOR SCHMITZ
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6888
MYINT KYI M.D.
Anesthesiology
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6219
EDWARD PETRARCA LCSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
1 BAY AVE, MOUNTAINSIDE HOSPITAL
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6813
ANN FRANCES VALLONE NURSE PRACTITIONER
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6272
ANN SAMIR YASIN IBRAHIM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (862) 333-4700
GEORGE JAMES ZACH
Dentist
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6888
MRS. ESTHER D. BAXAM-SPENCE RN, MSN, CNNP
Nurse Practitioner (Neonatal)
1 BAY AVE
MONTCLAIR, NJ 07042
Essex County (973) 429-6991

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 Chidera Ekpo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chidera Ekpo is 1982309175. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2023.

Where is Chidera Ekpo located?

Chidera Ekpo practices at 1 Bay Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042. The listed phone number is (862) 333-4700.

What is Chidera Ekpo's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chidera Ekpo enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chidera Ekpo is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chidera Ekpo's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chidera Ekpo reassigns Medicare benefits to Trinity Health Of New England Provider Network Organization Inc (Hartford, CT). The 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 Chidera Ekpo's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chidera Ekpo accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Chidera Ekpo 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 Chidera Ekpo was last updated on June 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.