Kingsley Nwokeji, M.D.
NPI 1578645255 · Psychiatry Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Kingsley Nwokeji, M.D. is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1578645255).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578645255
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- P49356 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
154 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 .
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 78 | $87 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 | $146 |
| Psychiatric Diagnostic Evaluation With Medical Services90792 | 18 | $185 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 15 | $91 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 12 | $192 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $87–$192 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 523 | 82 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 321 | 36 |
| Mirtazapine | 309 | 49 |
| Clonazepam | 285 | 45 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 262 | 40 |
| Bupropion Hclbrand: Bupropion Xl | 220 | 37 |
| Trazodone Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$77 across 3 records (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
- 2006-10-20
- Last updated
- 2007-07-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Kingsley Nwokeji's NPI number?
- Kingsley Nwokeji's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578645255, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Kingsley Nwokeji's specialty?
- Kingsley Nwokeji is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Kingsley Nwokeji located?
- Kingsley Nwokeji's practice location on file with NPPES is 681 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203-2125.
- What is Kingsley Nwokeji's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Kingsley Nwokeji is (718) 221-7700.
- Does Kingsley Nwokeji accept Medicare?
- Kingsley Nwokeji is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Kingsley Nwokeji's NPI active?
- Yes — Kingsley Nwokeji's NPI (1578645255) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2007-07-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.