Primus Mbawuike, MD
NPI 1487008793 · General Practice Physician · Fordyce, AR
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - General Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Primus Mbawuike, MD is a General Practice Physician provider in Fordyce, AR (NPI 1487008793).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487008793
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- General Practice PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- E-13277 (AR)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
246 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 71 | $111 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 69 | $119 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 53 | $160 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 26 | $72 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 14 | $158 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 27 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 49 | 20 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 43 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 36 | — |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 29 | — |
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 27 | — |
| Gabapentin | 27 | 12 |
| Tramadol Hcl |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (2)
- 1600 W 40th AvePine Bluff, AR 71603-6301Phone: (870) 541-7211Fax: (479) 841-4297
- 252 Farber HallBuffalo, NY 14214-8001Phone: (716) 829-6104
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-04-22
- Last updated
- 2024-08-05
- Certified
- 2024-08-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Primus Mbawuike's NPI number?
- Primus Mbawuike's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487008793, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Primus Mbawuike's specialty?
- Primus Mbawuike is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of General Practice Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Primus Mbawuike located?
- Primus Mbawuike's practice location on file with NPPES is 201 N Clifton St, Fordyce, AR 71742-3026.
- What is Primus Mbawuike's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Primus Mbawuike is (870) 352-6300.
- Does Primus Mbawuike accept Medicare?
- Primus Mbawuike is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Primus Mbawuike's NPI active?
- Yes — Primus Mbawuike's NPI (1487008793) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-08-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.