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DR. IRENE WAKAM TCHUENTE MD
NPI 1053871327
Internal Medicine in Carrollton, GA

Active since March 22, 2019PECOS Enrolled
85.99/100
CMS Quality Rating
705 DIXIE ST, CARROLLTON, GA 30117(105) 387-1327(770) 838-8931 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 31, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 31, 2023, Sep 21, 2022, Mar 22, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Irene Wakam Tchuente Md NPPES

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

DR. IRENE WAKAM TCHUENTE MD (NPI 1053871327) is an individual internal medicine provider in Carrollton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (91186) and active in the NPI registry since March 2019. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, and maintains a secondary practice location in Macon.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1053871327
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. IRENE WAKAM TCHUENTECredential: MD
Location Address705 DIXIE STCarrollton, GA 30117-3818
Mailing Address705 Dixie StCarrollton, GA 30117-3818 · (770) 836-9667
Phone(105) 387-1327
Fax(770) 838-8931
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMarch 22, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 31, 20233 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 31, 2023
✔ NPI 1053871327 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 91186
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
705 DIXIE ST, Carrollton, GA 30117
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1380 Hospital Dr Ste 430Macon, GA 31217-8017 · Phone (478) 751-0367

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Irene Wakam Tchuente Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9931439262
PECOS Enrollment IDI20221201000710
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Irene Tchuente reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Apogee Medical Group Georgia Inc
0.1 mi
Internal Medicine
705 DIXIE ST
Carrollton, GA 30117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 335 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1629025143 (770) 836-9667
Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC
93 mi
Internal Medicine
400 CHARTER BLVD
Macon, GA 31210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 635 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1609827823 (478) 757-8200

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 5

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 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.
316 services142 patients
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.
180 services104 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.
132 services128 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.
58 services57 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
38 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton

Acute Care Hospitals · Carrollton, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110011
Location705 Dixie StreetCarrollton, GA 30117 · Carroll County
Birthing friendly

Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica

Acute Care Hospitals · Villa Rica, GA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110015
Location601 Dallas HighwayVilla Rica, GA 30180 · Carroll County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Higgins General Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Bremen, GA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number111320
Location200 Allen Memorial DriveBremen, GA 30110 · Haralson County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30117 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

85.99/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality67.98
Improvement Activities40
Cost80.63

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.

WEST GEORGIA PATHOLOGY, LLC
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
705 DIXIE ST, ATTENTION: PATHOLOGY DEPARTMENT
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (678) 305-9046
LORIEN T ALTADONNA M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (770) 836-9672
DR. AARON EZRA HARPER M.D.
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (770) 812-9666
DR. ODESSA KIRSTEN SPRAGGINS MD
Anesthesiology
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (800) 232-5703
SANDRA HARRINGTON
Health Educator
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (770) 812-5954
KRISTIN LEEANN ROOKS FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (678) 542-0950
DR. MICHAEL HAMNER DO
Anesthesiology
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (800) 232-5703
ERIN DAWN CANSLER RN
Registered Nurse
705 DIXIE ST
CARROLLTON, GA 30117
Carroll County (770) 812-9666

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 Irene Tchuente's NPI number?

The NPI number for Irene Tchuente is 1053871327. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 22, 2019.

Where is Irene Tchuente located?

Irene Tchuente practices at 705 Dixie St, Carrollton, GA 30117. The listed phone number is (105) 387-1327.

What is Irene Tchuente's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Irene Tchuente enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Irene Tchuente is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Irene Tchuente's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Irene Tchuente reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Apogee Medical Group Georgia Inc (Carrollton, GA) and Cogent Healthcare Of Georgia PC (Macon, GA). 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 Irene Tchuente's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Irene Tchuente accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Oscar Health and Oscar Insurance Company list Irene Tchuente as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Irene Tchuente affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Irene Tchuente is affiliated with Tanner Medical Center - Carrollton, Tanner Medical Center Villa Rica and Higgins General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Irene Tchuente was last updated on March 31, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.