Provider records sourced from NPPES (CMS National Plan & Provider Enumeration System). Data current as of August 10, 2026.

Lechi Nkwocha, APRN, DNP, CNP

Individual provider Family Nurse Practitioner · NPI 1740929413

Lechi Nkwocha, APRN, DNP, CNP is a Nurse Practitioner in Springfield, Illinois. Qualified in 2023, 3 years ago. Practices with Springfield Clinic, LLP, a 679-clinician group and accepts Medicare assignment. Licensed in Illinois.

Years since qualifying
3
Licensed in
IL
In the registry since
2022
What do these letters mean?
APRN — Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
The umbrella licence covering nurse practitioners, midwives, anaesthetists and clinical nurse specialists.
DNP — Doctor of Nursing Practice
The highest clinical degree in nursing.
CNP — Certified Nurse Practitioner
A certified nurse practitioner.

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Practice location Address checks out

701 N 1st St
Springfield, IL 62702-3757
Phone: (217) 528-7541
Fax: (217) 606-3057
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Pin is approximate — placed at the ZIP-code centre, not the exact door.

Specialties & licences

Family Nurse Practitioner (primary) Taxonomy 363LF0000X · Licence 209028272 (IL)

Record details

NPI number1740929413
Entity typeIndividual (Type 1)
GenderFemale
Credentials APRN , DNP , CNP
Sole proprietorNo
NPI enumeratedJune 1, 2022
Last updated in NPPESJuly 15, 2025
Certification dateJuly 15, 2025

Medicare enrollment

From the CMS Doctors & Clinicians file — this clinician is enrolled in Medicare.

Medicare specialtyNURSE PRACTITIONER
Medical schoolOTHER
Graduated 2023 (3 years in practice)
Group practice Springfield Clinic, Llp — 679 clinicians
Accepts Medicare assignment Yes — accepts the Medicare-approved amount
Practice locations3 on file with Medicare

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