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Okechukwu Igwe, MD

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About Dr. Igwe

Okechukwu Igwe, MD practices internal medicine in Bronx, NY. According to Medicare claims data, Okechukwu cared for 272 Medicare patients across 854 services. The services billed most often include subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes, subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more, and initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275763112.

Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.

Education & Training

Medical School Other Graduated: 1986

Specialty

Internal Medicine (Primary)

Credentials & Licensing

NY licenceAs reported to the NPI registry
No. 208753As reported
NPINational Provider Identifier
1275763112Issued 2009

As reported to the NPI registry ↗

Medicare information

Accepts Medicare assignmentYes
Medicare opt-outNo
Can order and refer in MedicareYes

Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.

Common questions

What kind of doctor is Dr. Igwe?

Dr. Igwe is an internist in Bronx, NY. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Igwe's address?

Dr. Igwe is listed at 2015 Grand Concourse, Bronx, NY 10453. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.

NPI registry

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Igwe?

The number on file is (718) 299-7295. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.

NPI registry

What is Dr. Igwe's NPI number?

Dr. Igwe's National Provider Identifier is 1275763112. 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. Igwe train?

Dr. Igwe attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

How long has Dr. Igwe been practicing?

Dr. Igwe has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.

CMS public data

What procedures does Dr. Igwe perform?

According to Medicare billing data, Dr. Igwe the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.

Medicare claims

Has Dr. Igwe confirmed this information?

Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Dr. Igwe. If this is you, claiming it is free.

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