Chika Nwankwo, M.D.
NPI 1710232939 · Anesthesiology Physician · Dallas, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chika Nwankwo, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in Dallas, TX (NPI 1710232939).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1710232939
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- Q8980 (TX)
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
13 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
206 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Destruction of Peripheral Nerve Or Branch64640 | 50 | $80 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Needle Placement76942 | 46 | $30 |
| Injection of Anesthetic Agent And/Or Steroid Into Thigh Nerve (femoral Nerve)64447 | 22 | $57 |
| Other Procedure on Nervous System64999 | 22 | $34 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Esophagus, Stomach, Or Upper Small Bowel Using an Endoscope00731 | 16 | $119 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Large Bowel Using an Endoscope00811 | 15 | $91 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$184 across 6 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
Additional practice locations (2)
- 6606 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 200Dallas, TX 75240-6524Phone: (972) 233-1999
- 6431 Fannin StDepartment of AnesthesiologyHouston, TX 77030-1501Phone: (713) 500-6223Fax: (713) 500-6270
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2012-07-14
- Last updated
- 2020-05-20
- Certified
- 2020-05-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chika Nwankwo's NPI number?
- Chika Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1710232939, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chika Nwankwo's specialty?
- Chika Nwankwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chika Nwankwo located?
- Chika Nwankwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 6606 Lyndon B Johnson Fwy Ste 200, Dallas, TX 75240-6524.
- What is Chika Nwankwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chika Nwankwo is (972) 233-1999.
- Does Chika Nwankwo accept Medicare?
- Chika Nwankwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chika Nwankwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Chika Nwankwo's NPI (1710232939) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-05-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.