Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 24+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche Jr., CP,MD, is a Hematology/Oncology specialist in Tyler, Texas. He attended and graduated from medical school in 2000, having over 24 years of diverse experience, especially in Hematology/Oncology. He is affiliated with many hospitals including Christus Santa Rosa Hospital, Pikeville Medical Center, Shannon Medical Center, Highlands Regional Medical Center. Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Pikeville Medical Center Inc, Shannon Clinic. Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche may accept Medicare Assignment. Contact Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche at 520 E Douglas Blvd to request Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 520 E Douglas Blvd
Tyler, TX 75702-8307
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Uzoma Nwakuche Jr.
Gender Male
PECOS ID 4385816172
Sole Proprietor No - He does not own an unincorporated business by himself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment He maybe accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Hematology/Oncology (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 24 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Care Partner (CP)
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    Care Partner
    A Care Partner is someone designated by the patient who can provide emotional, spiritual and physical support to him/her during the hospitalization. You can be a member of the patient's immediate family, such as a spouse, parent or sibling, or you can be a friend of the patient. The Care Partner program was designed to offer patients the opportunity to have someone close to them be involved in their care and partner with the healthcare teams during their hospital stay.
  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche graduated from medical school in 2000.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1427217645
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2008
  • NPPES Last Update: Tuesday, June 24, 2014

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - He does participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - He does report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - He does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - He does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - He does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Uzoma Nwakuche has been primarily specialized in Hematology & Oncology for over 24 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Hematology & Oncology
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    Hematology & Oncology
    An internist doctor of osteopathy that specializes in the treatment of the combination of hematology and oncology disorders. A doctor of osteopathy that is board eligible/certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Internal Medicine WAS able to obtain a Certificate of Special Qualifications in the field of Hematology and Oncology. The Certificate is NO longer offered.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Pikeville Medical Center Inc
  • Shannon Clinic


Practice Locations

520 E Douglas Blvd
Tyler, TX 75702-8307
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


520 Douglas Blvd
Tyler, TX 75702-8307
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, December 20, 2013, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated Tuesday, June 24, 2014. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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