Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr, MD - Medicare Orthopedic Surgery in Little Rock, AR

Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr, MD is a medicare enrolled "Orthopaedic Surgery" physician in Little Rock, Arkansas. He graduated from medical school in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Orthopedic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Orthoarkansas, Pa and his current practice location is 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, Arkansas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (501) 500-3500.

Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr is licensed to practice in Arkansas (license number E-12310) 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 1770838443.

Contact Information

Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr, MD
800 Fair Park Blvd,
Little Rock, AR 72204-1720
(501) 500-3500
(501) 777-3519



Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr
GenderMale
SpecialityOrthopedic Surgery
Experience14 Years
Location800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, Arkansas
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 Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr graduated from medical school in 2010
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1770838443
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/19/2012
  • Last Update Date: 05/17/2019
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 8527376953
  • Enrollment ID: I20190726001160

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1770838443NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207X00000XOrthopaedic Surgery E-12310 (Arkansas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Baptist Health Medical Center North Little RockNorth little rock, ARHospital
Chi-st Vincent InfirmaryLittle rock, ARHospital
Baptist Health Medical Center-stuttgartStuttgart, ARHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Orthoarkansas, Pa1456256031110

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity NameOrthoarkansas, Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1952336869
PECOS PAC ID: 1456256031
Enrollment ID: O20031205000490

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr, MD
800 Fair Park Blvd,
Little Rock, AR 72204-1720

Ph: (501) 500-3500
Dr Ikemefuna Uzo Onyekwelu Jr, MD
800 Fair Park Blvd,
Little Rock, AR 72204-1720

Ph: (501) 500-3500

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Orthopaedic Surgery Doctors in Little Rock, AR

Adrienne Marie Koder,
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Practice Location: 1 Childrens Way # 653, Little Rock, AR 72202
Phone: 501-364-1100    
Dr. Tyler Lewis Carllee, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-686-8000    
Dr. Ashley Sloan Ross, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 4700 West 7th Street, 112/lr, Little Rock, AR 72205
Phone: 501-257-1000    
Dr. Kirk Allen Reynolds, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-663-3647    Fax: 501-666-9652
Michael M Hussey, MD
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204
Phone: 501-663-3647    Fax: 501-666-9653
Dr. Ethan J Schock, M.D.
Orthopedic Surgery
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 800 Fair Park Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72204
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Dr. Sean Michael Morell, M.D.
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Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 2 Shackleford West Blvd, Little Rock, AR 72211
Phone: 501-526-1046    Fax: 501-526-7201

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