Victor Nwakakwa, MD
NPI 1942262647 · Gastroenterology Physician · Lakeland, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Gastroenterology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Victor Nwakakwa, MD is a Gastroenterology Physician provider in Lakeland, FL (NPI 1942262647).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1942262647
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Gastroenterology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- ME85850 (FL)
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
20 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
1,244 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Biopsy of Esophagus, Stomach, And/Or Upper Small Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope43239 | 412 | $81 |
| Colorectal Cancer Screening; Colonoscopy on Individual at High RiskG0105 | 181 | $179 |
| Removal of Polyps Or Growths of Large Bowel Using an Endoscope With Mechanical Snare45385 | 132 | $240 |
| Biopsy of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45380 | 112 | $129 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Large Bowel Using a Flexible Endoscope45378 | 97 | $176 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | 324 | 115 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 77 | 27 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | 48 | 22 |
| Colestipol Hcl | 41 | 15 |
| Budesonidebrand: Budesonide Dr | 27 | — |
| Levofloxacin | 26 | 25 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | 25 | — |
| Famotidine |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$687 across 39 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
- 2006-04-06
- Last updated
- 2023-11-27
- Certified
- 2020-09-18
Frequently asked questions
- What is Victor Nwakakwa's NPI number?
- Victor Nwakakwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1942262647, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Victor Nwakakwa's specialty?
- Victor Nwakakwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Gastroenterology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Victor Nwakakwa located?
- Victor Nwakakwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805.
- What is Victor Nwakakwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Victor Nwakakwa is (863) 680-7490.
- Does Victor Nwakakwa accept Medicare?
- Victor Nwakakwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Victor Nwakakwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Victor Nwakakwa's NPI (1942262647) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.