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Emergency Medicine

Nwanneka Okwundu, DO

Works at hospitals in Luverne, AL · Vandalia, IL · Savannah, TN … · Alabama, Illinois, Tennessee, Florida

Summary

Dr. Nwanneka Okwundu, DO is an emergency medicine doctor at 1260 University Ave, Sewanee, TN 37375. Phone: (615) 598-5691. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nwanneka Okwundu had 97 Original Medicare patients and 127 services. NPI 1821595885. 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 Nwanneka Okwundu, 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 Nwanneka Okwundu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nwanneka Okwundu 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 Nwanneka Okwundu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 97 Original Medicare patients and 127 services for Nwanneka Okwundu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nwanneka Okwundu's NPI number?
1821595885. 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 Nwanneka Okwundu, 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 patients97
Services billed to Medicare127
Different services or procedures15
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients73

Most frequent services

  1. Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)61 services
  2. Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)24 services
  3. Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)21 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%
  • Arthritis59%
  • Ischemic heart disease51%
  • Diabetes46%
  • COPD45%

Hospitals where Nwanneka Okwundu works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nwanneka Okwundu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC784 clinicians in the group
  • Emergency Coverage LLC775 clinicians in the group
  • Emergency Medicine Services of Fl LLC712 clinicians in the group
  • Southland Dodge Emergency Medical Services, LLC13 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Tennessee — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Southeastern Emergency Physicians LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialDO
Graduation year2018 (8 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1821595885
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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