Azikiwe Nwosu, M.D.
NPI 1083641179 · Nephrology Physician · El Paso, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Azikiwe Nwosu, M.D. is a Nephrology Physician provider in El Paso, TX (NPI 1083641179).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1083641179
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- J9769 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Losartan Potassium | 28 | 13 |
| Furosemide | 22 | 14 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 22 | — |
| Nifedipinebrand: Nifedipine Er | 18 | — |
| Lisinopril | 17 | — |
| Famotidine | 12 | — |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 12 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 across 1 record (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-26
- Last updated
- 2023-11-09
- Certified
- 2023-11-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Azikiwe Nwosu's NPI number?
- Azikiwe Nwosu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1083641179, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Azikiwe Nwosu's specialty?
- Azikiwe Nwosu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Azikiwe Nwosu located?
- Azikiwe Nwosu's practice location on file with NPPES is 4801 Alberta Ave., El Paso, TX 79905.
- What is Azikiwe Nwosu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Azikiwe Nwosu is (915) 545-6647.
- Does Azikiwe Nwosu accept Medicare?
- Azikiwe Nwosu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Azikiwe Nwosu's NPI active?
- Yes — Azikiwe Nwosu's NPI (1083641179) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.