Dr Maria K Nwokike, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in North Las Vegas, NV

Dr Maria K Nwokike, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in North Las Vegas, Nevada. She graduated from medical school in 1991 and has 33 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. She is a member of the group practice Frontier Medical And Behavioral Center Inc and her current practice location is 5105 Camino Al Norte, 100, North Las Vegas, Nevada. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (702) 750-2438.

Dr Maria K Nwokike is licensed to practice in Nevada (license number 12597) 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 1689612624.

Contact Information

Dr Maria K Nwokike, MD
5105 Camino Al Norte, 100,
North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2373
(702) 750-2438
(702) 750-2173

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Maria K Nwokike
GenderFemale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience33 Years
Location5105 Camino Al Norte, North Las Vegas, Nevada
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:
  • Dr Maria K Nwokike graduated from medical school in 1991
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1689612624
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 09/14/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 2769389485
  • Enrollment ID: I20090420000467

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Maria K Nwokike such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1689612624NPI-NPPES
1689612624MedicaidNV

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 12597 (Nevada)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Frontier Medical And Behavioral Center Inc41839120177

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 Maria K Nwokike allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameFrontier Medical & Behavioral Center Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1639579162
PECOS PAC ID: 4183912017
Enrollment ID: O20161010001585

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 Maria K Nwokike 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 Maria K Nwokike, MD
5105 Camino Al Norte, 100,
North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2373

Ph: (702) 750-2438
Dr Maria K Nwokike, MD
5105 Camino Al Norte, 100,
North Las Vegas, NV 89031-2373

Ph: (702) 750-2438

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