Type 1 · Individual ✓ Active NPI ✓ Valid NPI checksum
Dr. Ruth Ngwu, PHARMD
Pharmacist in Lockport, NY · enumerated 2020.
Data current as of Jul 13, 2026 · sourced from CMS NPPES
National Provider Identifier
1841898723
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Registry record
Entity type Individual (Type 1)
Name Dr. Ruth Ngwu
Credential PHARMD
Sex Female
Practice address 560 S Transit St, Lockport, NY, 14094
Phone (716) 961-8416
Enumeration date Oct 13, 2020
Last updated in NPPES Oct 13, 2020
Taxonomy & licenses
PHARMD · Doctor of Pharmacy: A licensed pharmacist with a professional doctorate in pharmacy.
About the PHARMD credential
Other identifiers
| Identifier | Type | State | Issuer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 067211 | Other | NY | LICENSE NUMBER |
What is an NPI number?
A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit number that CMS assigns to every U.S. healthcare provider and organization under HIPAA. Type 1 NPIs identify individual providers; Type 2 NPIs identify organizations. The NPI appears on insurance claims, prescriptions, and credentialing paperwork, and never changes, even if the provider moves or changes specialty.
Frequently asked questions
Where does Ruth Ngwu practice?
The practice location on file with NPPES is in Lockport, NY. Providers can have multiple locations; NPPES lists the primary practice address.
What is the NPI number for Ruth Ngwu?
The National Provider Identifier (NPI) for Ruth Ngwu is 1841898723, a Type 1 (individual) record in the CMS NPPES registry.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-13. Provider record last updated 2020-10-13.