Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa, MD - Medicare Interventional Cardiology in Beaumont, TX

Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology" physician in Beaumont, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Cardiology. His current practice location is 740 Hospital Dr Ste 200, Beaumont, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 832-6200.

Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa is licensed to practice in Texas (license number M4901) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1477657807.

Contact Information

Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa, MD
740 Hospital Dr Ste 200,
Beaumont, TX 77701-4663
(409) 832-6200
(409) 832-6216

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chima Christian Nwaukwa
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Cardiology
Experience33 Years
Location740 Hospital Dr Ste 200, Beaumont, Texas
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1477657807
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/07/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/27/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7517998768
  • Enrollment ID: I20070613000234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1477657807NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease M4901 (Texas)Secondary
207RC0000XInternal Medicine - Cardiovascular Disease 036103705 (Illinois)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology 036103705 (Illinois)Secondary
207RI0011XInternal Medicine - Interventional Cardiology M4901 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Beaumont HospitalBeaumont, TXHospital
Christus Southeast Texas- St ElizabethBeaumont, TXHospital

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. Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMetropolitan Cardiology P A
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1225194129
PECOS PAC ID: 2567560600
Enrollment ID: O20070613000223

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. Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa 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
Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa, MD
Po Box 12600,
Beaumont, TX 77726-2600

Ph: (409) 832-6200
Dr Chima Christian Nwaukwa, MD
740 Hospital Dr Ste 200,
Beaumont, TX 77701-4663

Ph: (409) 832-6200

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