Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu, - Medicare Infectious Disease in Grand Rapids, MI

Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu, is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease" physician in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He graduated from medical school in 1993 and has 31 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Infectious Disease. He is a member of the group practice Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group and his current practice location is 245 Cherry St Se, Ste 306, Grand Rapids, Michigan. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (616) 913-8200.

Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu is licensed to practice in Michigan (license number 4301088694) 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 1588686695.

Contact Information

Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu,
245 Cherry St Se, Ste 306,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4607
(616) 913-8200
(616) 774-0158



Physician's Profile

Full NameNnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu
GenderMale
SpecialityInfectious Disease
Experience31 Years
Location245 Cherry St Se, Grand Rapids, Michigan
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:
  • Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu graduated from medical school in 1993
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1588686695
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/25/2006
  • Last Update Date: 07/08/2007
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 3971539982
  • Enrollment ID: I20061012000494

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1588686695NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RI0200XInternal Medicine - Infectious Disease 4301088694 (Michigan)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Mercy Health Saint Mary'sGrand rapids, MIHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Advantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group4082807961398

News Archive

First Edition: March 15, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the pace of legal challenges to the health law as well as ongoing congressional attempts to reach partisan agreement on a short-term budget bill to avert a government shutdown.

White House backs away from 'secret shopper' survey of doctors

The Obama administration said Tuesday that it had shelved plans for a survey in which "mystery shoppers" posing as patients would call doctors' offices to see how difficult it was to get appointments.

Viewpoints: Medicare obligation is heavy future obligation; Mental health's 'elephant in the room'

A growing body of empirical evidence points to increasing dependency on state largess. The evidence documents as well a number of perverse and disturbing changes that this entitlement state is imposing on society. ... Social Security and Medicare have already made tens of trillions of dollars in future promises that are not covered by their expected funding streams. If and when outside resources are required to honor their promises, these entitlements become transfer programs, not insurance programs.

Injuries leading to at least a week off of work increases suicide risk

A study co-authored by Boston University School of Public Health researchers and published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine finds that an injury serious enough to lead to at least a week off of work almost triples the combined risk of suicide and overdose death among women, and increases the risk by 50 percent among men.

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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. Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameHolland Community Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780888099
PECOS PAC ID: 0446157291
Enrollment ID: O20031218000484

News Archive

First Edition: March 15, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the pace of legal challenges to the health law as well as ongoing congressional attempts to reach partisan agreement on a short-term budget bill to avert a government shutdown.

White House backs away from 'secret shopper' survey of doctors

The Obama administration said Tuesday that it had shelved plans for a survey in which "mystery shoppers" posing as patients would call doctors' offices to see how difficult it was to get appointments.

Viewpoints: Medicare obligation is heavy future obligation; Mental health's 'elephant in the room'

A growing body of empirical evidence points to increasing dependency on state largess. The evidence documents as well a number of perverse and disturbing changes that this entitlement state is imposing on society. ... Social Security and Medicare have already made tens of trillions of dollars in future promises that are not covered by their expected funding streams. If and when outside resources are required to honor their promises, these entitlements become transfer programs, not insurance programs.

Injuries leading to at least a week off of work increases suicide risk

A study co-authored by Boston University School of Public Health researchers and published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine finds that an injury serious enough to lead to at least a week off of work almost triples the combined risk of suicide and overdose death among women, and increases the risk by 50 percent among men.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

Entity NameAdvantage Health/saint Mary's Medical Group
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376862151
PECOS PAC ID: 4082807961
Enrollment ID: O20101023000279

News Archive

First Edition: March 15, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the pace of legal challenges to the health law as well as ongoing congressional attempts to reach partisan agreement on a short-term budget bill to avert a government shutdown.

White House backs away from 'secret shopper' survey of doctors

The Obama administration said Tuesday that it had shelved plans for a survey in which "mystery shoppers" posing as patients would call doctors' offices to see how difficult it was to get appointments.

Viewpoints: Medicare obligation is heavy future obligation; Mental health's 'elephant in the room'

A growing body of empirical evidence points to increasing dependency on state largess. The evidence documents as well a number of perverse and disturbing changes that this entitlement state is imposing on society. ... Social Security and Medicare have already made tens of trillions of dollars in future promises that are not covered by their expected funding streams. If and when outside resources are required to honor their promises, these entitlements become transfer programs, not insurance programs.

Injuries leading to at least a week off of work increases suicide risk

A study co-authored by Boston University School of Public Health researchers and published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine finds that an injury serious enough to lead to at least a week off of work almost triples the combined risk of suicide and overdose death among women, and increases the risk by 50 percent among men.

Read more Medical News

› Verified 8 days ago

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. Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu 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
Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu,
245 State St Se,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4328

Ph: (616) 913-1808
Nnaemeka Ekekwe Egwuatu,
245 Cherry St Se, Ste 306,
Grand Rapids, MI 49503-4607

Ph: (616) 913-8200

News Archive

First Edition: March 15, 2011

Today's headlines include reports about the pace of legal challenges to the health law as well as ongoing congressional attempts to reach partisan agreement on a short-term budget bill to avert a government shutdown.

White House backs away from 'secret shopper' survey of doctors

The Obama administration said Tuesday that it had shelved plans for a survey in which "mystery shoppers" posing as patients would call doctors' offices to see how difficult it was to get appointments.

Viewpoints: Medicare obligation is heavy future obligation; Mental health's 'elephant in the room'

A growing body of empirical evidence points to increasing dependency on state largess. The evidence documents as well a number of perverse and disturbing changes that this entitlement state is imposing on society. ... Social Security and Medicare have already made tens of trillions of dollars in future promises that are not covered by their expected funding streams. If and when outside resources are required to honor their promises, these entitlements become transfer programs, not insurance programs.

Injuries leading to at least a week off of work increases suicide risk

A study co-authored by Boston University School of Public Health researchers and published in the American Journal of Industrial Medicine finds that an injury serious enough to lead to at least a week off of work almost triples the combined risk of suicide and overdose death among women, and increases the risk by 50 percent among men.

Read more News

› Verified 8 days ago


Internal Medicine Doctors in Grand Rapids, MI

Maureen U Tan- Pedres, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 100 Michigan St Ne, Suite A721, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-391-3139    Fax: 616-391-3044
Jeffery Allen Woo, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 1900 Wealthy St Se, Ste 150, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Phone: 616-459-3158    Fax: 616-988-0071
Robert W Selfe, D.O.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 221 Michigan St Ne, Suite 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-267-8950    Fax: 616-267-8585
Dr. Erin Megan Pettijohn, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 250 Cherry St Se Ste 2200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-685-5600    
Dr. Andrew Leo Sochacki, M.D.
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5800 Foremost Dr Se Ste 200, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Phone: 616-389-1800    
Stephanie F Williams, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 145 Michigan St Ne, Suite 5200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-486-5933    Fax: 616-486-6489
Simin Beg, MD
Infectious Disease
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 145 Michigan St Ne Ste 3410, Grand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone: 616-391-9945    

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