Chinedu Otu, MD - Medicare Anesthesiology in Houston, TX

Chinedu Otu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Anesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology" physician in Houston, Texas. She went to University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Anesthesiology. She is a member of the group practice Texas Childrens Physician Group and her current practice location is 6651 Main St, Legacy Tower E.1940, Houston, Texas. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (832) 824-5800.

Chinedu Otu is licensed to practice in Texas (license number S7308) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1801214259.

Contact Information

Chinedu Otu, MD
6651 Main St, Legacy Tower E.1940,
Houston, TX 77030
(832) 824-5800
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Physician's Profile

Full NameChinedu Otu
GenderFemale
SpecialityAnesthesiology
Experience10 Years
Location6651 Main St, Houston, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Chinedu Otu attended and graduated from University Of Kentucky College Of Medicine in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801214259
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/02/2014
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2860817590
  • Enrollment ID: I20200729000605

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chinedu Otu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801214259NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207L00000XAnesthesiology S7308 (Texas)Secondary
207LP3000XAnesthesiology - Pediatric Anesthesiology S7308 (Texas)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Texas Childrens Physician Group4385722081405

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Chinedu Otu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameTexas Childrens Physician Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1861675506
PECOS PAC ID: 4385722081
Enrollment ID: O20080422000209

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chinedu Otu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chinedu Otu, MD
6651 Main St, Legacy Tower E.1940,
Houston, TX 77030

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Chinedu Otu, MD
6651 Main St, Legacy Tower E.1940,
Houston, TX 77030

Ph: (832) 824-5800

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