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OBINNA NNAEMEKA ERUCHALU MD
NPI 1194788042
Surgery in Monroe, NC

Active since April 11, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
907 FITZGERALD ST, MONROE, NC 28112(704) 226-0531(704) 292-7880 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 22, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 5, 2024, May 14, 2024, Mar 15, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Obinna Nnaemeka Eruchalu Md NPPES

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

OBINNA NNAEMEKA ERUCHALU MD (NPI 1194788042) is an individual surgery provider in Monroe, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (00-38331) and active in the NPI registry since April 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Charlotte.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1194788042
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameOBINNA NNAEMEKA ERUCHALUCredential: MD
Location Address907 FITZGERALD STMonroe, NC 28112-5680
Mailing Address907 Fitzgerald StMonroe, NC 28112-5680 · (704) 226-0531 · Fax (704) 292-7880
Phone(704) 226-0531
Fax(704) 292-7880
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateApril 11, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 22, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2025
✔ NPI 1194788042 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 5

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 00-38331
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedSpecialistTaxonomy 174400000X
Also ListedRadiology · Vascular & Interventional RadiologyTaxonomy 2085R0204X · License 38331 (NC)
Also ListedRadiology · Diagnostic UltrasoundTaxonomy 2085U0001X · License 38331 (NC)
Also ListedSurgery · Vascular SurgeryTaxonomy 2086S0129X · License 38331 (NC)
907 FITZGERALD ST, Monroe, NC 28112
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12938 The PlzCharlotte, NC 28205-2463 · Phone (704) 375-0404 · Fax (704) 375-0705

Other Identifiers 3

Medicaid8930776NC
Other10039NC · Partners Medicare
Other1036LNC · Blue Cross/blue Shield

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health, Ambetter of North Carolina and more.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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Obinna Nnaemeka Eruchalu Md 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 ID6608788989
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040723000367
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Obinna Eruchalu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Metrolina Surgical Specialists, PLLC
Same address
Specialist
907 FITZGERALD ST
Monroe, NC 28112
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
NPI 1871551911 (704) 226-0531

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 9

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.
247 services63 patients
Ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries 93922
An ultrasound study of arm and leg arteries is a non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of your arteries. It helps in checking blood flow, identifying blockages, or detecting other abnormalities in your arteries.
52 services27 patients
Ultrasound of both sides of head and neck blood flow 93880
An ultrasound of the head and neck blood flow is a safe, non-invasive procedure that uses sound waves to create images of blood vessels. It helps detect abnormalities like blockages or clots, ensuring optimal blood flow.
22 services19 patients
Ultrasound of one leg arteries or artery grafts 93926
An ultrasound of leg arteries or artery grafts is a non-invasive test using sound waves to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors assess blood flow, identify blockages, and monitor the health of grafts.
22 services12 patients
Ultrasound study of one arm or leg veins with compression and maneuvers 93971
This is a non-invasive procedure using sound waves to visualize veins in an arm or leg. It involves applying gentle pressure and performing certain movements. It helps identify any abnormal blood flow or clots, ensuring vascular health.
22 services11 patients
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 76937
Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access is a medical procedure where sound waves are used to create images of your blood vessels. This helps doctors to accurately locate and access the vessels for treatments or tests, ensuring safety and precision.
20 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340053
Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Union

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340130
Location600 Hospital DrMonroe, NC 28112 · Union County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28112 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
$83.90 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $20.97 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$67.72 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $16.93 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
100%787 patients5/55-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.
61%110 patients1/55-star benchmark: 99%
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.
29%144 patients2/55-star benchmark: 97%
Pneumococcal Vaccination Status for Older Adults
Percentage of patients 65 years of age and older who have ever received a pneumococcal vaccine
86%212 patients4/55-star benchmark: 90%
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…
92%381 patients4/55-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
73%198 patients4/55-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…
97%144 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…
78%144 patients4/55-star benchmark: 89%
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES

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

METROLINA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS, PLLC
Specialist
907 FITZGERALD ST
MONROE, NC 28112
Union County (704) 226-0531

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 Obinna Eruchalu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Eruchalu is 1194788042. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 11, 2006.

Where is Obinna Eruchalu located?

Obinna Eruchalu practices at 907 Fitzgerald St, Monroe, NC 28112. The listed phone number is (704) 226-0531.

What is Obinna Eruchalu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Obinna Eruchalu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obinna Eruchalu 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 organization bills Medicare for Obinna Eruchalu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Obinna Eruchalu reassigns Medicare benefits to Metrolina Surgical Specialists, PLLC (Monroe, NC). The 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 Obinna Eruchalu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Obinna Eruchalu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina and Molina Healthcare list Obinna Eruchalu 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 Obinna Eruchalu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obinna Eruchalu is affiliated with Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health and Atrium Health Union.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Eruchalu was last updated on August 22, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 14 months 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.