Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma, MD

Emergency Medicine Physician (CMS: Emergency Medicine) · Philadelphia, PA

  • NPI 1285977538
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 85.5 / 100 · 2023
  • 13 yrs in practice
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
51 N 39Th St
Philadelphia, PA 191042640
(215) 662-8214
fax (215) 662-3953

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2013 — 13 yrs on file
Profile last updated
March 19, 2026
Year of graduation
2013 — 13 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207P00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Pennsylvania #MD460977

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1285977538. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
161
Distinct HCPCS
3
Medicare allowed
$27,653
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99285 Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 96 94 $183
99284 Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 45 44 $126
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 20 20 $222

In context: peer comparison

Among 322 peers in this city , average services per provider: 85. This provider delivers 1.9× the peer median.

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma's medical specialty?
Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma practices Emergency Medicine Physician in Philadelphia, PA.
Where does Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma practice?
Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma practices at 51 N 39Th St, Philadelphia, PA 191042640. Office phone: 2156628214.
What is Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma's NPI?
Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285977538, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chidinma Nwakanma commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99285); Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99284); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.