Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD in Gilbert, AZ - Medicare Thoracic Surgery

Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)" physician in Gilbert, Arizona. He went to Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine and graduated in 2010 and has 14 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Thoracic Surgery. He is a member of the group practice Banner Cancer Center Specialists Llc and his current practice location is 2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, Arizona. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (480) 256-6444.

Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe is licensed to practice in Arizona (license number 60750) 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 1881910115.

Contact Information

	Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD
	2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234
	(480) 256-6444
	(480) 256-3682

Physician's Profile

Full Name	Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe
Gender	Male
Speciality	Thoracic Surgery
Experience	14 Years
Location	2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, Arizona
Accepts Medicare Assignments	Yes. 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 Walter Chikelueze Wakwe attended and graduated from Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine in 2010

NPI Data:

NPI Number: 1881910115
Provider Enumeration Date: 04/12/2010
Last Update Date: 09/22/2020

Medicare PECOS Information:

PECOS PAC ID: 9335389782
Enrollment ID: I20200811002234

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.

Identifier	Type	State	Issuer
1881910115	NPI	-	NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Taxonomy	Type	License (State)	Status
208G00000X	Thoracic Surgery (cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)	60750 (Arizona)	Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility Name	Location	Facility Type
Banner Boswell Medical Center	Sun city, AZ	Hospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice Name	Group PECOS PAC ID	No. of Members
Banner Cancer Center Specialists Llc	6103097779	266

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Medicare Reassignments

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Entity Name	Banner Cancer Center Specialists Llc
Entity Type	Part B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity Identifiers	NPI Number: 1518253152 PECOS PAC ID: 6103097779 Enrollment ID: O20110913000224

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing Address	Practice Location Address
Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD 2940 E Banner Gateway Dr, Suite 450, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Ph: (480) 256-6444	Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD 2946 E. Banner Gateway Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Ph: (480) 256-6444

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Gilbert, AZ

John P Breard, MD Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments Practice Location: 2940 E Banner Gateway Dr., Gilbert, AZ 85234 Phone: 480-256-6444 Fax: 480-256-4734
Dwight Carl Lundell, MD Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare Practice Location: 770 North Monterey, Suite F, Gilbert, AZ 85233 Phone: 602-288-8699 Fax: 801-681-3453

Dr Walter Chikelueze Wakwe, MD - Medicare Thoracic Surgery in Gilbert, AZ

Contact Information

Physician's Profile

Medical Identifiers

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Group Practice Association

Some physicians asking patients to sign 'gag orders'

Newly launched clinical trial can help treat COVID-19 patients

Partners can help or hinder attempts at changing diet

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Medicare Reassignments

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Mailing Address and Practice Location

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Partners can help or hinder attempts at changing diet

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Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Doctors in Gilbert, AZ