Oguchi Nkwocha, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Castroville, CA

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Oguchi Nkwocha, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Castroville, California. He went to University Of Utah School Of Medicine and graduated in 1981 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas and his current practice location is 10561 Merritt St, Castroville, California. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (831) 633-1514.

Oguchi Nkwocha is licensed to practice in California (license number G47904) 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 1508874017.

Contact Information

Oguchi Nkwocha, MD
10561 Merritt St,
Castroville, CA 95012-3310
(831) 633-1514
(831) 633-0311

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Physician's Profile

Full NameOguchi Nkwocha
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location10561 Merritt St, Castroville, California
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:
  • Oguchi Nkwocha attended and graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine in 1981
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1508874017
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/03/2006
  • Last Update Date: 03/16/2012
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5799789533
  • Enrollment ID: I20060908000236

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Oguchi Nkwocha such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1508874017NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine G47904 (California)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Community Hospital Of The Monterey PeninsulaMonterey, CAHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Clinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas367851373624

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. Oguchi Nkwocha allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameClinica De Salud Del Valle De Salinas
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1477694263
PECOS PAC ID: 3678513736
Enrollment ID: O20081118000667

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. Oguchi Nkwocha 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
Oguchi Nkwocha, MD
440 Airport Blvd,
Salinas, CA 93905-3302

Ph: (831) 757-8689		Oguchi Nkwocha, MD
10561 Merritt St,
Castroville, CA 95012-3310

Ph: (831) 633-1514

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Family Medicine Doctors in Castroville, CA

Dr. Timothy Joseph Brennan, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10561 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
Phone: 831-633-1514    Fax: 831-633-0311
Mr. Amir Nasr Helali, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10561 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
Phone: 831-633-1514    Fax: 831-633-0311
Erardo Rodriguez Bautista, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 10561 Merritt St, Castroville, CA 95012
Phone: 831-757-8689    

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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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