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Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD

(Dr. Christian C. Nwankwo, MD)

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Lagos College of Medicine (1998)

10004 Kennerly Road Suite 374b
Saint Louis, MO 63128

(314) 842-9669

Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD is a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine in 1998 and has 28 years of experience. Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD is affiliated with SSM Health, Mercy Hospital South, Mercy Health System and Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis.

Office Locations

Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital St. Louis

10004 Kennerly Road Suite 374b
Saint Louis, MO 63128

(314) 842-9669

(314) 842-1017

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1225 Graham Road Suite C1320
Florissant, MO 63031

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4030 Chouteau Avenue Street
Louis, MO 63110

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6400 Clayton Road Suite 303
Saint Louis, MO 63117

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2024

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Top 5%

By Affordability:

chronic care

In 2024, Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD had a list price for chronic care that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Missouri. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Missouri.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2012 were emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

emergency care	64

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and emergency care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	45
doctor visit	27
emergency care	15
hospital care	662
inpatient care	662

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	119
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	58
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	25
Less than 65	103

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	61
Dementia	22
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	110
doctor visit	153
hospital care	1410
inpatient care	1410

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	218
Female	247

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	299
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	133
From 75 to 84	108
85 and over	48
Less than 65	176

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	68
Dementia	24
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	144
doctor visit	114
hospital care	1673
inpatient care	1673

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	404
Female	476

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	582
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	238
From 75 to 84	206
85 and over	90
Less than 65	346

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	71
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	26
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	24
Heart Failure	73
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	67
Dementia	29
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	198
doctor visit	89
hospital care	1607
inpatient care	1607

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	238
Female	253

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	166
Black	310
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	102
85 and over	53
Less than 65	188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	69
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	42
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	75
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	38
Diabetes	69
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	158
doctor visit	79
hospital care	1720
inpatient care	1720

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	254

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	143
Black	324
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	49
Less than 65	217

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	42
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	36
Diabetes	69
Dementia	33
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	164
doctor visit	103
hospital care	1978
inpatient care	1978

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	270
Female	292

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	176
Black	367
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	56
Less than 65	250

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	41
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	71
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	67
Dementia	30
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	110
doctor visit	136
hospital care	1801
inpatient care	1765
outpatient care	36

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	263
Female	275

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	169
Black	347
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	160
From 75 to 84	90
85 and over	46
Less than 65	242

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	46
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	70
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	68
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, outpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

dialysis	19
doctor visit	91
hospital care	2077
inpatient care	2041
outpatient care	36

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	270

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	160
Black	329
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	166
From 75 to 84	77
85 and over	56
Less than 65	207

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	66
Depression	44
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	69
Dementia	36
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	66
hospital care	1731
inpatient care	1731

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	240
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	280
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	148
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	50
Less than 65	162

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	69
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	65
Dementia	34
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	81
hospital care	1323
inpatient care	1323

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	223
Female	208

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	164
Black	248
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	131
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	54
Less than 65	147

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	20
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	33
Diabetes	63
Dementia	23
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2023 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	135
hospital care	1125
inpatient care	1125

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	167
Female	224

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	219
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	128
From 75 to 84	101
85 and over	41
Less than 65	121

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	19
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	35
Heart Failure	61
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	29
Diabetes	65
Dementia	22
Cancer	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2024 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO during 2024 were hospital care, inpatient care and chronic care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

chronic care	114
doctor visit	127
hospital care	899
inpatient care	899

2024 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Male	163
Female	214

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	156
Black	209
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	99
85 and over	57
Less than 65	95

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2024

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	51
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	33
Heart Failure	59
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	35
Diabetes	65
Dementia	23
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated as a nephrologist in Saint Louis, MO were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and chronic care.

chronic care	114
dialysis	118
doctor visit	100
emergency care	39
hospital care	1500
inpatient care	1494
outpatient care	36

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2024

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD.

**Gender**
Female	233
Male	213

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	279
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	110
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	93
85 and over	48
Less than 65	173
65 to 74	132

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD From 2012 - 2024

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, heart failure and high cholesterol.

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	14
Ischemic Heart Disease	57
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	69
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	62
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	31
Diabetes	61
Atrial Fibrillation	22
Dementia	26
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados. He is certified by the Board Certification: Amer Bd Internal Medicine (Nephrology) and has a state license in Missouri.

Medical School: University of Lagos College of Medicine (1998)

Residency: Queen Elizabeth Hospital - Barbados (2007)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Amer Bd Internal Medicine (Nephrology)

Licensed In: Missouri

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC	$6,212 Auryxia $6,180	Vafseo $32
Relypsa, Inc.	$782 VELTASSA $782
Amgen Inc.	$614 KRYSTEXXA $287	Tavneos $149	Parsabiv $146	Sensipar $32
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP	$568 FARXIGA $426	LOKELMA $93	BRILINTA $50
Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc.	$492 JYNARQUE $461	VOYXACT $31
Other	$3,356 Auryxia $357	BENLYSTA $339	ACTHAR $325	Velphoro $245	Kerendia $212	Other $1,877

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,329
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$4,120
Consulting Fee	$1,020
Travel and Lodging	$524
Education	$31

Biography

Dr. Christian Nwankwo is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. He obtained his medical school training at the University of Lagos College of Medicine and performed his residency at SSM St. Mary's Health Center, St. Louis. Dr. Nwankwo is affiliated with SSM Health DePaul Hospital, SSM Health St. Clare Hospital - Fenton, and SSM Health St. Joseph Hospital - St. Charles.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2018

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2019

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2024

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christian Chidube Nwankwo, MD From 2012 - 2024

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