Christian Nwankwo, M.D., MPH, FAAFP
NPI 1881765170 · Family Medicine Physician · Gaithersburg, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Christian Nwankwo, M.D., MPH, FAAFP is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Gaithersburg, MD (NPI 1881765170).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881765170
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., MPH, FAAFP
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- D44239 (MD)
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
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
584 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 223 | $141 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 144 | $100 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 75 | $198 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 43 | $16 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 41 | $143 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 29 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 106 | 48 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 101 | 56 |
| Metformin Hcl | 65 | 31 |
| Gabapentin | 50 | 23 |
| Carvedilol | 37 | 15 |
| Famotidine | 36 | 19 |
| Losartan/Hydrochlorothiazidebrand: Losartan-Hydrochlorothiazide | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$91 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 7525 Greenway Center DrGreenbelt, MD 20770-3509Phone: (301) 445-0600Fax: (301) 445-1516
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-11-10
- Last updated
- 2024-11-12
- Certified
- 2024-11-12
Frequently asked questions
- What is Christian Nwankwo's NPI number?
- Christian Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881765170, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Christian Nwankwo's specialty?
- Christian Nwankwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Christian Nwankwo located?
- Christian Nwankwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 17 Firstfield Rd, Gaithersburg, MD 20878-1774.
- What is Christian Nwankwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Christian Nwankwo is (301) 977-9077.
- Does Christian Nwankwo accept Medicare?
- Christian Nwankwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Christian Nwankwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Christian Nwankwo's NPI (1881765170) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-11-12.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.