Chimezie Obinna Nlewem, MD/DO - Medicare Family Practice in Albany, GA

Chimezie Obinna Nlewem, MD/DO is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Albany, Georgia. He graduated from medical school in 2013 and has 11 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc and his current practice location is 1300 Newton Rd, Albany, Georgia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (229) 431-3120.

Chimezie Obinna Nlewem is licensed to practice in Georgia (license number 078699) 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 1114364130.

Contact Information

Chimezie Obinna Nlewem, MD/DO
1300 Newton Rd,
Albany, GA 31701-3424
(229) 431-3120
(229) 431-3345



Physician's Profile

Full NameChimezie Obinna Nlewem
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience11 Years
Location1300 Newton Rd, Albany, Georgia
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:
  • Chimezie Obinna Nlewem graduated from medical school in 2013
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114364130
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 05/31/2013
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5698048361
  • Enrollment ID: I20170830003397

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chimezie Obinna Nlewem such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114364130NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 0116025893 (Virginia)Secondary
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 078699 (Georgia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Phoebe Putney Memorial HospitalAlbany, GAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc791181192243

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Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Chimezie Obinna Nlewem allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameAlbany Area Primary Health Care, Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780608992
PECOS PAC ID: 7911811922
Enrollment ID: O20040217000509

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Chimezie Obinna Nlewem is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chimezie Obinna Nlewem, MD/DO
204 N Westover Blvd,
Albany, GA 31707-2983

Ph: (229) 888-6559
Chimezie Obinna Nlewem, MD/DO
1300 Newton Rd,
Albany, GA 31701-3424

Ph: (229) 431-3120

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