Physician Profile
Esther U. Nwankwo, MD
Unclaimed ProfileWhere to find Esther U. Nwankwo, MD
- Saint Paul location main office
2500 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108 - Practice location
6431 Fannin Street Suite MSB 1.134, Houston, TX 77030
About Dr. Nwankwo
Based in Saint Paul, MN, Esther U. Nwankwo, MD is listed in the NPI registry under ophthalmology. Medicare claims data shows Esther provided 278 services to 266 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and imaging of optic nerve. NPI 1750944559 identifies this record in the national registry.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (651) 641-6200
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2500 COMO AVE
Saint Paul, MN 55108
6431 Fannin Street Suite MSB 1.134
Houston, TX 77030
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
278 services · 266 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
42 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
40 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
25 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
80 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
61 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
30 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Saint Paul 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at Other 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 16 related providers in 2 groups
Class of 2019 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Imaging of optic nerve 8
Providers in MN who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What does Dr. Nwankwo specialize in?
Dr. Nwankwo is an eye doctor in Saint Paul, MN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
Where is Dr. Nwankwo located?
Dr. Nwankwo is listed at 2500 Como Ave, Saint Paul, MN 55108. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
What is Dr. Nwankwo's phone number?
The number on file is (651) 641-6200. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Dr. Nwankwo?
Dr. Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier is 1750944559. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Dr. Nwankwo go to medical school?
Dr. Nwankwo attended Other, graduating in 2019. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Dr. Nwankwo have?
Dr. Nwankwo has 7 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2019, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What does Dr. Nwankwo do most often?
According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Nwankwo provides treatments such as imaging of optic nerve and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Dr. Nwankwo's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Nwankwo. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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