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Active NPI 1710341227 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Levi Ndiukwu Kanu , MD

Ophthalmology • Boston, MA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Levi Kanu, MD is a certified Ophthalmology practicing in Boston, MA. With approximately 10 years of clinical experience since graduating from Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania in 2016, Dr. Kanu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 243 CHARLES ST.

Dr. Kanu is affiliated with Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include established patient outpatient office visit, ct scan of cornea, closure of tear duct opening using plug. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Telephone 6175734443
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania

Graduation Year

2016

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Ophthalmology in Boston, MA

Established Specialist (10-20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
10 Yrs -9.9 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 19.9 Yrs
State Avg: 30.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
339 Specialists

Practicing in Boston, MA (841 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
77.0% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Kanu (10 Years) 10 Yrs
Boston Specialty Average (19.9 Years) 19.9 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more
249 122 $409.77 $100.68
92025 Ct scan of cornea
49 35 $82.22 $20.47
68761 Closure of tear duct opening using plug
25 12 $513.32 $108.05
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more
22 22 $613.00 $139.88
92136 Measurement of corneal curvature and depth of eye
20 19 $108.25 $32.01
92285 Photography of content of eyes
16 11 $34.00 $3.17

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2020-06-29
Ophthalmology Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207W00000X

State License MA 282765

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Massachusetts Eye And Ear Associates, Inc

243 Charles St, Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175237900

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

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Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location June 29, 2020

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175734443)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 29, 2020

Registered at 243 CHARLES ST, BOSTON, MA 021143002 (Tel: 6175734443)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 29, 2020

Ophthalmology (License #282765 in MA)

NPI Profile Active April 11, 2016

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location April 11, 2016

Registered at MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, 345 ST. PAUL PLACE, BUNTING BUILDING, 7TH FLOOR, BALTIMORE, MD 21202 (Tel: 4103329694)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 11, 2016

Registered at MERCY MEDICAL CENTER, 345 ST. PAUL PLACE, BUNTING BUILDING, 7TH FLOOR, BALTIMORE, MD 21202

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated April 11, 2016

Recorded as LEVI KANU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) April 11, 2016

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration April 11, 2016

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1710341227
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: April 11, 2016
Last Update: June 29, 2020
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

243 Charles St

Boston, MA 021143002

Phone: 6175734443

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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