OBIOMA ANUKWUEM
NPI 1023093846
Hospitalist in Charlotte, NC

Active since December 14, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOOR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203(704) 355-0720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 14, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 14, 2020, Nov 8, 2018, Oct 24, 2018 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2018).

About Obioma Anukwuem NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

OBIOMA ANUKWUEM (NPI 1023093846) is an individual hospitalist provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2006-00760) and active in the NPI registry since December 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1994).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1023093846
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameOBIOMA ANUKWUEM
Location Address1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOORCharlotte, NC 28203-5812
Mailing Address1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1994
Enumeration DateDecember 14, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 14, 20206 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJune 14, 2020
✔ NPI 1023093846 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2006-00760
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2006-00760 (NC)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Obioma Anukwuem is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID8426027707
PECOS Enrollment IDI20060913000362
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Obioma Anukwuem reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Hospitalist
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
Charlotte, NC 28203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,646 clinicians in this Medicare group
Plastic Surgery
1901 BRUNSWICK AVE, SUITE 200
Charlotte, NC 28207
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
9310 STRAUSE DR STE A
Charlotte, NC 28214
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
210 DELBURG ST
Davidson, NC 28036
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 54 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
424 services149 patients
Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 50 minutes or more 99306
An initial nursing facility visit is your first meeting with your healthcare team at a nursing facility. Lasting typically 45 minutes, this appointment involves a comprehensive health assessment and the creation of your personalized care plan. It's a crucial step to ensure your health and well-being.
177 services161 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
165 services157 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
101 services53 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
62 services21 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Statesville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340039
Location557 Brookdale DrStatesville, NC 28677 · Iredell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28203 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers92 claims93 services$14.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
5 suppliers74 claims74 services$67.17 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Pathology (Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Emergency Medicine
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Pharmacist (Pediatrics)
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203
Anesthesiology
1000 BLYTHE BLVD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28203

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Obioma Anukwuem's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obioma Anukwuem is 1023093846. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 14, 2005.

Where is Obioma Anukwuem located?

Obioma Anukwuem practices at 1000 Blythe Blvd Cmc Annex 1st Floor, Charlotte, NC 28203. The listed phone number is (704) 355-0720.

What is Obioma Anukwuem's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Obioma Anukwuem enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obioma Anukwuem is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Obioma Anukwuem's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Obioma Anukwuem reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Carolinas Physicians Network Inc (Charlotte, NC), Novant Health Medical Group, LLC (Charlotte, NC), Caromont Medical Group Inc (Charlotte, NC) and Optimed Hospitalists (Davidson, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Obioma Anukwuem's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Obioma Anukwuem affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obioma Anukwuem is affiliated with Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obioma Anukwuem was last updated on June 14, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.