Dr Obunike O Edokwe, MD - Medicare in Newark, NJ

Dr Obunike O Edokwe, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Newark, New Jersey. His current practice location is 495 N 13th St, Newark, New Jersey. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (973) 268-1400.

Dr Obunike O Edokwe is licensed to practice in New Jersey (license number 25MA05586100) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1306848080.

Contact Information

Dr Obunike O Edokwe, MD
495 N 13th St,
Newark, NJ 07107-1317
(973) 268-1400
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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Obunike O Edokwe
GenderMale
Speciality
Experience Years
Location495 N 13th St, Newark, New Jersey
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Obunike O Edokwe attended and graduated from in
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1306848080
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/12/2005
  • Last Update Date: 01/31/2013
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID:
  • Enrollment ID:

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Obunike O Edokwe such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1306848080NPI-NPPES
2492601MedicaidNJ

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 25MA05586100 (New Jersey)Primary

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 Obunike O Edokwe 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 Obunike O Edokwe, MD
66 W Gilbert St, Suite 100,
Tinton Falls, NJ 07701-4918

Ph: (721) 212-0060
Dr Obunike O Edokwe, MD
495 N 13th St,
Newark, NJ 07107-1317

Ph: (973) 268-1400

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