Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Gilbert, AZ

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Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Banner Cancer Center Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 256-6444.

Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 60750) 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 1881910115.

Contact Information

Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr,
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 256-6444
(480) 256-3682

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, Arizona
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 Walter Chikelueze Wakwe attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1881910115
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2010
  • Last Update Date: 09/22/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 9335389782
  • Enrollment ID: I20200811002234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1881910115NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 60750 (Arizona)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Banner Boswell Medical CenterSun city, AZHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Banner Cancer Center Specialists Llc6103097779261

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 Walter Chikelueze Wakwe allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameBanner Cancer Center Specialists Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1518253152
PECOS PAC ID: 6103097779
Enrollment ID: O20110913000224

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 Walter Chikelueze Wakwe 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 Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD
2940 E Banner Gateway Dr, Suite 450,
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Ph: (480) 256-6444		Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD
2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr,
Gilbert, AZ 85234

Ph: (480) 256-6444

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Gilbert, AZ

John P Breard, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2940 E Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85234
Phone: 480-256-6444    Fax: 480-256-4734
Dwight Carl Lundell, MD
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 770 North Monterey, Suite F, Gilbert, AZ 85233
Phone: 602-288-8699    Fax: 801-681-3453

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