Chukwuemeka Nwigwe, PT, DPT, OCS,FAAOMPT
NPI 1538418397 · Orthopedic Physical Therapist · South Orange, NJ
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Therapist in Private Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chukwuemeka Nwigwe, PT, DPT, OCS,FAAOMPT is a Orthopedic Physical Therapist provider in South Orange, NJ (NPI 1538418397).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1538418397
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopedic Physical TherapistRespiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Credential
- PT, DPT, OCS,FAAOMPT
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 41520 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
817 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy Procedure to Re-Educate Brain-To-Nerve-To-Muscle Function, Each 15 Minutes97112 | 283 | $29 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Exercise to Develop Strength, Endurance, Range of Motion, and Flexibility, Each 15 Minutes97110 | 269 | $24 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Functional Activities97530 | 128 | $33 |
| Therapy Procedure for Walking Training, Each 15 Minutes97116 | 89 | $24 |
| Training for Self-Care Or Home Management, Each 15 Minutes97535 | 28 | $28 |
| Therapy Procedure Using Manual Technique, Each 15 Minutes97140 | 20 | $22 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-09-07
- Last updated
- 2024-06-20
- Certified
- 2024-06-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's NPI number?
- Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1538418397, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's specialty?
- Chukwuemeka Nwigwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopedic Physical Therapist (Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers).
- Where is Chukwuemeka Nwigwe located?
- Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 349 Valley St, South Orange, NJ 07079-2857.
- What is Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chukwuemeka Nwigwe is (973) 327-7868.
- Does Chukwuemeka Nwigwe accept Medicare?
- Chukwuemeka Nwigwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Chukwuemeka Nwigwe's NPI (1538418397) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.