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Interventional Cardiology

Chima C. Nwaukwa, MD

Works at hospitals in Beaumont, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Chima C. Nwaukwa, MD is an interventional cardiologist at 610 Strickland Dr, Suite 190, Orange, TX 77630. Phone: (409) 832-6200. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chima C. Nwaukwa had 378 Original Medicare patients and 2,050 services. NPI 1477657807. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chima C. Nwaukwa, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chima C. Nwaukwa accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chima C. Nwaukwa 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 Chima C. Nwaukwa see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 378 Original Medicare patients and 2,050 services for Chima C. Nwaukwa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chima C. Nwaukwa's NPI number?
1477657807. 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 Chima C. Nwaukwa, 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 patients378
Services billed to Medicare2,050
Different services or procedures64
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)578 services
  2. Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)179 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report (93000)168 services
  4. Injection, regadenoson, 0.1 mg (J2785)168 services
  5. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)82 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).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • High cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease56%
  • Arthritis48%
  • Diabetes45%
  • Chronic kidney disease35%

Hospitals where Chima C. Nwaukwa works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chima C. Nwaukwa 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chima C. Nwaukwa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1991 (35 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1477657807
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians