Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Schertz, TX

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Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Schertz, Texas. He went to University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio and graduated in 2014 and has 10 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp and his current practice location is 5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600, Schertz, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (210) 804-6890.

Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr is licensed to practice in Texas (license number R5911) 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 1417377052.

Contact Information

Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr, MD
5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600,
Schertz, TX 78154-1457
(210) 804-6890
(210) 804-6891

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Physician's Profile

Full NameEmmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience10 Years
Location5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600, Schertz, 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:
  • Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr attended and graduated from University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio in 2014
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1417377052
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 04/22/2014
  • Last Update Date: 02/10/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820329238
  • Enrollment ID: I20200522000775

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1417377052NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery R5911 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mi Familia Home HealthAlice, TXHome health agency
Provista HealthcareDallas, TXHome health agency
Capitol Home HealthSan antonio, TXHome health agency
Baptist Medical CenterSan antonio, TXHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
The San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp6800798794118

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. Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe San Antonio Orthopaedic Group Llp
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720022494
PECOS PAC ID: 6800798794
Enrollment ID: O20040122000068

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. Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr 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
Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr, MD
400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300,
San Antonio, TX 78216-6991

Ph: (210) 804-5416		Emmanuel Chidiebere Nwelue Jr, MD
5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600,
Schertz, TX 78154-1457

Ph: (210) 804-6890

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