Obiora M Ekweani, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Frisco, TX

Obiora M Ekweani, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Frisco, Texas. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. His current practice location is 3220 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (972) 668-3990.

Obiora M Ekweani is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K9522) 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 1780670315.

Contact Information

Obiora M Ekweani, MD
3220 Parkwood Blvd,
Frisco, TX 75034
(972) 668-3990
(972) 668-3991

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Physician's Profile

Full NameObiora M Ekweani
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location3220 Parkwood Blvd, Frisco, Texas
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:
  • Obiora M Ekweani graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1780670315
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/20/2005
  • Last Update Date: 03/15/2018
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 1850374489
  • Enrollment ID: I20040612000368

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Obiora M Ekweani such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1780670315NPI-NPPES
8AW585OtherTXBCBS
8B7569OtherTXMEDICARE
8B7569OtherTXMEDICARE PTAN
510446422OtherTXTAX ID
127521620MedicaidTX

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 14985 (Mississippi)Secondary
207R00000XInternal Medicine K9522 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Medical City PlanoPlano, TXHospital

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. Obiora M Ekweani allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameObiora M Ekweani Md Pa
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1013031095
PECOS PAC ID: 2961485594
Enrollment ID: O20040612000346

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. Obiora M Ekweani 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
Obiora M Ekweani, MD
3220 Parkwood Blvd,
Frisco, TX 75034

Ph: (972) 668-3990
Obiora M Ekweani, MD
3220 Parkwood Blvd,
Frisco, TX 75034

Ph: (972) 668-3990

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Medicare Assignment: Assignment means that your doctor, provider, or supplier agrees (or is required by law) to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services. Most doctors, providers, and suppliers accept assignment, but you should always check to make sure. Participating providers have signed an agreement to accept assignment for all Medicare-covered services.

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