Quick answers
- Does Nekpen S. Ekure accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nekpen S. Ekure accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nekpen S. Ekure see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 50 Original Medicare patients and 452 services for Nekpen S. Ekure. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nekpen S. Ekure's NPI number?
- 1467984021. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Nekpen S. Ekure, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 50 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 452 |
| Different services or procedures | 6 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 54 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)341 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)44 services
- Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)37 services
- Psychiatric diagnostic evaluation with medical services (90792)25 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- Anxiety75%
- High blood pressure60%
- Depression56%
- High cholesterol54%
- Diabetes32%
- Arthritis24%
Hospitals where Nekpen S. Ekure works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nekpen S. Ekure at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- St Joseph's Hospital Health CenterSyracuse, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330140
Practice locations
Addresses where Nekpen S. Ekure is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 301 Prospect AveSyracuse, NY 13203
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nekpen S. Ekure as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- St Josephs Hospital Health Center111 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Syracuse
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Syracuse, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in St Josephs Hospital Health Center
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1467984021 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians