Quick answers
- Does Leo I. Nwaokwu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Leo I. Nwaokwu 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 Leo I. Nwaokwu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 159 Original Medicare patients and 706 services for Leo I. Nwaokwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Leo I. Nwaokwu's NPI number?
- 1497098883. 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 Leo I. Nwaokwu, 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 | 159 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 706 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 78 |
Most frequent services
- Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes (99349)308 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes (99310)226 services
- Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99308)43 services
- Residence visit for new patient with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99345)34 services
- Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month (99490)23 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%
- Depression69%
- High cholesterol65%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia64%
- Anxiety57%
- Diabetes45%
Practice locations
Addresses where Leo I. Nwaokwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 10101 Lagrima De Oro Rd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87111 (206) 823‑1004
- 8500 Menaul Blvd NEAlbuquerque, NM 87112 (512) 287‑0444
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Leo I. Nwaokwu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Cura Healthcare81 clinicians in the group
- Daiya Healthcare PLLC79 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Cura Healthcare
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2019 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1497098883 |
| 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
- 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