CHIMEZIE C AMANAMBU M.D.
NPI 1174537138
Internal Medicine in Akron, OH
Active since July 27, 2006PECOS Enrolled
About Chimezie C Amanambu M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
CHIMEZIE C AMANAMBU M.D. (NPI 1174537138) is an individual internal medicine provider in Akron, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35070725) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.
NPPES Registry Identity
NPI1174537138
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHIMEZIE C AMANAMBUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1655 W MARKET ST STE LAkron, OH 44313-7021
Mailing Address852 Cricket CirAkron, OH 44333-2743 · (330) 375-0000 · Fax (330) 375-0002
Phone(330) 375-0000
Fax(330) 375-0002
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateJuly 27, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 2013
✔ NPI 1174537138 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.
Specialties & Licenses
★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in OH · 35070725
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.
1655 W MARKET ST STE L, Akron, OH 44313
Other Identifiers 3
Medicare ID-Type Unspecified4021661OH · Medicare
Medicaid0297834OH
Medicare UPING73220OH
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
Chimezie C Amanambu M.d. is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).
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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
390 services79 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
45 services25 patients
Face-to-face behavioral counseling for obesity, 15 minutes G0447
This is a 15-minute consultation where a healthcare professional discusses your eating habits, physical activity, and goals to help manage your weight. The aim is to provide personalized strategies to promote a healthier lifestyle and combat obesity.
17 services14 patients
Detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types influenza virus 87502
A detection test by nucleic acid for multiple types of influenza virus is a diagnostic procedure. It identifies the genetic material of the virus in your body. It's highly accurate and can distinguish between different flu strains, helping in prompt and precise treatment.
12 services11 patients
Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 44313 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
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
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.
Reported Quality Measures
Adult Sinusitis: Antibiotic Prescribed for Acute Viral Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients, aged 18 years and older, with a diagnosis of acute viral sinusitis who were prescribed an antibiotic within 10 days after onset of symptoms
Lower rates are better for this measure.
92%36 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Adult Sinusitis: Computerized Tomography (CT) for Acute Sinusitis (Overuse)
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of acute sinusitis who had a computerized tomography (CT) scan of the paranasal sinuses ordered at the time of diagnosis or received within 28 days after date of diagnosis
Lower rates are better for this measure.
0%34 patients
Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
90%359 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer
19%705 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%
Diabetes: Eye Exam
Percentage of patients 18-75 years of age with diabetes who had a retinal or dilated eye exam by an eye care professional during the measurement period or a negative retinal exam (no evidence of retinopathy) in the 12 months prior to the measurement period
24%289 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
96%13,358 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
70%207 patients4/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
100%751 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
93%1,288 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…
48%1,273 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization
Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization
19%1,640 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
83%1,288 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
18%1,288 patients1/55-star benchmark: 89%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
22%1,288 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.
Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4
Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.
Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
8 suppliers20 claims33 services$5.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$14.60 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
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$67.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$19.47 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
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
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 Chimezie Amanambu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Chimezie Amanambu is 1174537138. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 27, 2006.
Where is Chimezie Amanambu located?
Chimezie Amanambu practices at 1655 W Market St Ste L, Akron, OH 44313. The listed phone number is (330) 375-0000.
What is Chimezie Amanambu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Chimezie Amanambu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Chimezie Amanambu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Chimezie Amanambu was last updated on August 22, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.
# Chimezie C Amanambu, M.D. · NPI 1174537138
Internal Medicine physician in Akron, Ohio. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since July 27, 2006.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1174537138 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** July 27, 2006
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine · taxonomy 207R00000X
- **State license:** 35070725 (Ohio)
- **Sole proprietor:** Yes
## Practice location
- **Address:** 1655 W MARKET ST STE L, Akron, OH 44313-7021
- **Phone:** (330) 375-0000 · **Fax:** (330) 375-0002
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** August 22, 2013
- **Other identifiers:** Medicare ID-Type Unspecified 4021661 (OH); Medicaid 0297834 (OH); Medicare UPIN G73220 (OH)
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