Quick answers
- Does Nnamdi Uwakwe accept Medicare assignment?
- Medicare's clinician data says Nnamdi Uwakwe may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Nnamdi Uwakwe see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 26 Original Medicare patients and 62 services for Nnamdi Uwakwe. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nnamdi Uwakwe's NPI number?
- 1700492436. 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 Nnamdi Uwakwe, 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 | 26 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 62 |
| Different services or procedures | 16 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)20 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 pressure65%
- High cholesterol65%
Practice locations
Addresses where Nnamdi Uwakwe is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 16450 Crossbay BlvdHoward Beach, NY 11414 (718) 848‑8412
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nnamdi Uwakwe as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Optum Urgent Care PLLC68 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Nurse Practitionerprimary
Other nurse practitioners in Howard Beach
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Howard Beach, NY — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Optum Urgent Care PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | NP |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2018 |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | May accept for some services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1700492436 |
| 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