Dr Francisca Meremikwu, MD - Medicare Obstetrics/gynecology in Newark, NJ

Dr Francisca Meremikwu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Obstetrics & Gynecology" physician in Newark, New Jersey. She went to Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) and graduated in 2000 and has 24 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Obstetrics/gynecology. She is a member of the group practice Newark Community Health Centers Inc and her current practice location is 741 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey. You can reach out to her office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 675-1900.

Dr Francisca Meremikwu is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA07857300) and she also participates in the medicare program. She accepts medicare assignments (which means she accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and her NPI Number is 1235150509.

Contact Information

Dr Francisca Meremikwu, MD
741 Broadway,
Newark, NJ 07104-4309
(973) 675-1900
(973) 350-5562

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Francisca Meremikwu
GenderFemale
SpecialityObstetrics/gynecology
Experience24 Years
Location741 Broadway, Newark, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. She accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Francisca Meremikwu attended and graduated from Rutgers R W Johnson Medical School (cam/new Bruns/pisc) in 2000
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1235150509
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2006
  • Last Update Date: 02/15/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6406850882
  • Enrollment ID: I20060828000419

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Francisca Meremikwu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1235150509NPI-NPPES
0096971MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207V00000XObstetrics & Gynecology 25MA07857300 (New Jersey)Primary

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Newark Community Health Centers Inc216333466531

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Francisca Meremikwu allows following entities to bill medicare on her behalf.
Entity NameNewark Community Health Centers Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1740345693
PECOS PAC ID: 2163334665
Enrollment ID: O20090729000539

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Francisca Meremikwu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Francisca Meremikwu, MD
741 Broadway,
Newark, NJ 07104-4309

Ph: (973) 675-1900
Dr Francisca Meremikwu, MD
741 Broadway,
Newark, NJ 07104-4309

Ph: (973) 675-1900

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