Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu, - Medicare Nurse Practitioner in Gaithersburg, MD

Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu, is a medicare enrolled "Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health" in Gaithersburg, Maryland. She graduated from nursing school in 2020 and has 4 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Nurse Practitioner. She is a member of the group practice Thrive Counseling Llc and her current practice location is 604 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (571) 505-1775.

Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu is licensed to practice in Maryland (license number AC003547) 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 1801402508.

Contact Information

Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu,
604 S Frederick Ave,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1275
(571) 505-1775
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Provider's Profile

Full NameCatherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu
GenderFemale
SpecialityNurse Practitioner
Experience4 Years
Location604 S Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg, Maryland
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:
  • Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu graduated from nursing school in 2020
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1801402508
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/17/2020
  • Last Update Date: 05/28/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8820408891
  • Enrollment ID: I20201207001951

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1801402508NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
363LP0808XNurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health 0024180109 (Virginia)Secondary
363LP0808XNurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/mental Health AC003547 (Maryland)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Thrive Counseling Llc0749458420848

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. Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameThrive Counseling Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1215181300
PECOS PAC ID: 0749458420
Enrollment ID: O20171025002417
Entity NameCovenant Behavioral Health Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1790494573
PECOS PAC ID: 1658745625
Enrollment ID: O20230315001505

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. Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu 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
Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu,
5656 Liberty Manor Cir,
Woodbridge, VA 22193-3279

Ph: (571) 505-1775
Catherine Nkeiruka Ben-agu,
604 S Frederick Ave,
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1275

Ph: (571) 505-1775

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