Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama, MD - Medicare General Surgery in Plano, TX

Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama, MD is a medicare enrolled "Surgery - Surgical Critical Care" physician in Plano, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 2004 and has 20 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as General Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Lester E Cox Medical Centers, Gulf Coast Intensivists, Pllc and his current practice location is 7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200, Plano, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (214) 440-1245.

Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama is licensed to practice in Missouri (license number 2015020671) 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 1154642478.

Contact Information

Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama, MD
7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200,
Plano, TX 75024-3296
(214) 440-1245
Not Available



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama
GenderMale
SpecialityGeneral Surgery
Experience20 Years
Location7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200, Plano, Texas
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:
  • Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama graduated from medical school in 2004
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1154642478
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 06/21/2010
  • Last Update Date: 03/05/2024
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8628299690
  • Enrollment ID: I20150915000288

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1154642478NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207LC0200XAnesthesiology - Critical Care Medicine 2015020671 (Missouri)Secondary
208600000XSurgery 2015020671 (Missouri)Secondary
2086S0102XSurgery - Surgical Critical Care 2015020671 (Missouri)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cox Medical CentersSpringfield, MOHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Lester E Cox Medical Centers8628092897219
Gulf Coast Intensivists, Pllc226489636435

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Entity NameWashington University
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1528005642
PECOS PAC ID: 9830008770
Enrollment ID: O20040129000651

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Entity NameLester E Cox Medical Centers
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1760405864
PECOS PAC ID: 8628092897
Enrollment ID: O20060116000342

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama, MD
7711 San Jacinto Place, Suite 200,
Plano, TX 75024

Ph: (214) 440-1245
Dr Chukwuma Tonna Apakama, MD
7711 San Jacinto Pl Ste 200,
Plano, TX 75024-3296

Ph: (214) 440-1245

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