Godwin Nkwocha
NPI 1740831791 · Nurse Practitioner · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Godwin Nkwocha is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1740831791).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1740831791
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- AP143069 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
434 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 103 | $74 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 84 | $104 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 59 | $67 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 53 | $15 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 50 | $105 |
| Annual Depression Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0444 | 49 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 24 | 11 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 21 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 13 |
| Methylprednisolone | 19 | 18 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 16 | — |
| Gabapentin | 13 | — |
| Nirmatrelvir/Ritonavirbrand: Paxlovid |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$538 across 28 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
- 2019-09-20
- Last updated
- 2019-09-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Godwin Nkwocha's NPI number?
- Godwin Nkwocha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1740831791, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Godwin Nkwocha's specialty?
- Godwin Nkwocha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Godwin Nkwocha located?
- Godwin Nkwocha's practice location on file with NPPES is 7027 Plaza Del Sol Dr, Houston, TX 77083-3210.
- What is Godwin Nkwocha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Godwin Nkwocha is (713) 249-3515.
- Does Godwin Nkwocha accept Medicare?
- Godwin Nkwocha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Godwin Nkwocha's NPI active?
- Yes — Godwin Nkwocha's NPI (1740831791) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-09-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.