Nkiruka Emeagwali, MD
NPI 1578824637 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Wallingford, CT
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Critical Care (intensivists) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nkiruka Emeagwali, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Wallingford, CT (NPI 1578824637).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578824637
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- LP02639 (RI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
14 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
708 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 391 | $93 |
| Test to Determine Lung Volumes Using Sensors94726 | 63 | $11 |
| Test to Examine How Well the Lungs Exchange Gases94729 | 62 | $8 |
| Test to Measure Expiratory Airflow and Volume Changes Before and After Medication Administration94060 | 50 | $10 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 33 | $182 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 27 | $230 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 30 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 266 | 49 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 192 | 75 |
| Umeclidinium Bromidebrand: Incruse Ellipta | 138 | 32 |
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Advair Hfa | 137 | 34 |
| Prednisone | 128 | 56 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 112 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-06-06
- Last updated
- 2020-01-09
- Certified
- 2020-01-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nkiruka Emeagwali's NPI number?
- Nkiruka Emeagwali's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578824637, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nkiruka Emeagwali's specialty?
- Nkiruka Emeagwali is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nkiruka Emeagwali located?
- Nkiruka Emeagwali's practice location on file with NPPES is 44 N Plains Industrial Road, Wallingford, CT 06492.
- What is Nkiruka Emeagwali's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nkiruka Emeagwali is (917) 881-8298.
- Does Nkiruka Emeagwali accept Medicare?
- Nkiruka Emeagwali is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nkiruka Emeagwali's NPI active?
- Yes — Nkiruka Emeagwali's NPI (1578824637) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-01-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.