Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Carlsbad, NM

Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Carlsbad, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. His current practice location is 2013 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 887-2455.

Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number MD2006-0598) 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 1619047610.

Contact Information

Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, MD
2013 San Jose Blvd,
Carlsbad, NM 88220-5426
(505) 887-2455
(505) 885-2252

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience40 Years
Location2013 San Jose Blvd, Carlsbad, New Mexico
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 Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1619047610
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8123101409
  • Enrollment ID: I20080208000564

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1619047610NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine MD2006-0598 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Encompass Health Home HealthCarlsbad, NMHome health agency
Encompass Hospice Of New MexicoCarlsbad, NMHospice
Carlsbad Medical CenterCarlsbad, NMHospital
Artesia Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center LlcArtesia, NMNursing home

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 Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameMesa Medical Services, Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1508179144
PECOS PAC ID: 4789868829
Enrollment ID: O20110413000934

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 Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku 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 Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, MD
1102 W Ural Dr,
Carlsbad, NM 88220-4059

Ph: (505) 885-9246
Dr Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku, MD
2013 San Jose Blvd,
Carlsbad, NM 88220-5426

Ph: (505) 887-2455

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