Anthony Chuka Ekwo, MD MPH - Medicare Psychiatry in Columbia, TN

Anthony Chuka Ekwo, MD MPH is a medicare enrolled "Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry" physician in Columbia, Tennessee. He graduated from medical school in 1992 and has 32 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Psychiatry. He is a member of the group practice River Region Psychiatry Associates, Llc, Addiction Center Of Nashville Llc and his current practice location is Ruth Clinic, 1300 Hatcher Lane, Columbia, Tennessee. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (931) 548-3177.

Anthony Chuka Ekwo is licensed to practice in Tennessee (license number MDST 758) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1114209301.

Contact Information

Anthony Chuka Ekwo, MD MPH
Ruth Clinic, 1300 Hatcher Lane,
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 548-3177
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameAnthony Chuka Ekwo
GenderMale
SpecialityPsychiatry
Experience32 Years
LocationRuth Clinic, Columbia, Tennessee
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Anthony Chuka Ekwo graduated from medical school in 1992
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114209301
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/13/2011
  • Last Update Date: 01/14/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 0143596924
  • Enrollment ID: I20171023001772

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Anthony Chuka Ekwo such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114209301NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
2084P0800XPsychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry MDST 758 (Tennessee)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Tristar Skyline Medical CenterNashville, TNHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
River Region Psychiatry Associates, Llc125449101269
Addiction Center Of Nashville Llc76182178373

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Entity NameAddiction Center Of Nashville Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1649764911
PECOS PAC ID: 7618217837
Enrollment ID: O20190325001836

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Entity NameRiver Region Psychiatry Associates, Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386891497
PECOS PAC ID: 1254491012
Enrollment ID: O20200616000462

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Entity NameGreat Care Health Services Llc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013692797
PECOS PAC ID: 1254793003
Enrollment ID: O20230811000244

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Anthony Chuka Ekwo, MD MPH
1498 Marcasite Dr,
Brentwood, TN 37027-3517

Ph: (347) 963-1865
Anthony Chuka Ekwo, MD MPH
Ruth Clinic, 1300 Hatcher Lane,
Columbia, TN 38401

Ph: (931) 548-3177

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