Chukwumere Nwogu, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Buffalo, NY

Chukwumere Nwogu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Buffalo, New York. He graduated from medical school in 1987 and has 37 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Roswell Park Cancer Institute and his current practice location is Elm And Carlton St, Buffalo, New York. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (716) 845-2300.

Chukwumere Nwogu is licensed to practice in New York (license number 214986) 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 1164403770.

Contact Information

Chukwumere Nwogu, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001
(716) 845-2300
(716) 845-7692



Physician's Profile

Full NameChukwumere Nwogu
GenderMale
SpecialityThoracic Surgery
Experience37 Years
LocationElm And Carlton St, Buffalo, New York
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:
  • Chukwumere Nwogu graduated from medical school in 1987
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1164403770
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 11/10/2005
  • Last Update Date: 02/02/2021
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6002948122
  • Enrollment ID: I20100724000037

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Chukwumere Nwogu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1164403770NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
208G00000XThoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) 214986 (New York)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Roswell Park Cancer Institute3577475110432

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Entity NameRoswell Park Cancer Institute
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1720036593
PECOS PAC ID: 3577475110
Enrollment ID: O20031103000466

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Entity NameErie County Medical Center Corporation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528233616
PECOS PAC ID: 1456308907
Enrollment ID: O20050715000538

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Chukwumere Nwogu, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Ph: (716) 845-2300
Chukwumere Nwogu, MD
Elm And Carlton St,
Buffalo, NY 14263-0001

Ph: (716) 845-2300

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