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Endocrinology

Schola A. Nwachukwu, MD

Works at hospitals in Corpus Christi, TX · Texas

Summary

Dr. Schola A. Nwachukwu, MD is an endocrinologist at 5802 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78414. Phone: (361) 986-4600. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Schola A. Nwachukwu had 213 Original Medicare patients and 9,156 services. NPI 1548555782. 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.

  • Specialty: Endocrinologist (Medicare lists Endocrinology)
  • Address: 5802 Saratoga Blvd, Suite 150, Corpus Christi, TX 78414 · Directions (3 more locations)
  • Phone: (361) 986‑4600
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi
  • Group practice: CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas
  • Medical school: graduated 2005 (21 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Schola A. Nwachukwu, 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 Schola A. Nwachukwu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Schola A. Nwachukwu 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 Schola A. Nwachukwu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 9,156 services for Schola A. Nwachukwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Schola A. Nwachukwu's NPI number?
1548555782. 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 Schola A. Nwachukwu, 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 patients213
Services billed to Medicare9,156
Different services or procedures10
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Injection, denosumab, 1 mg (J0897)1,800 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)227 services
  3. Hemoglobin a1c level (83036)131 services
  4. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)84 services
  5. Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle (96372)73 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes54%
  • Ischemic heart disease42%
  • Chronic kidney disease37%

Hospitals where Schola A. Nwachukwu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Schola A. Nwachukwu 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 Schola A. Nwachukwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Schola A. Nwachukwu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas1,540 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other endocrinologists in Corpus Christi

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Corpus Christi, TX — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in CHRISTUS Trinity Clinic Texas

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2005 (21 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1548555782
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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