IFEANYI OBIANYO IWUCHUKWU MD
NPI 1215169974
Psychiatry & Neurology - Neurology in Gainesville, GA

Active since August 13, 2009PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 219-9000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 19, 2026, Dec 6, 2023, Nov 8, 2023 and 9 more (12 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ifeanyi Obianyo Iwuchukwu Md NPPES

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

IFEANYI OBIANYO IWUCHUKWU MD (NPI 1215169974) is an individual neurology provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (102651) and active in the NPI registry since August 2009. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, and maintains 7 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1215169974
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2084N0400X
Provider Legal NameIFEANYI OBIANYO IWUCHUKWUCredential: MD
Location Address743 SPRING ST NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715
Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2001
Enumeration DateAugust 13, 2009
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 19, 202612 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1215169974 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · NeurologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084N0400X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 102651✔ Licensed in RI · MD18915✔ Licensed in WI · 100378✔ Licensed in LA · MD.205842✔ Licensed in VA · 0101244159✔ Licensed in SC · 39314✔ Licensed in FL · ME155523✔ Licensed in NC · 2010-00334
Definition
A Neurologist specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases or impaired function of the brain, spinal cord, peripheral nerves, muscles, autonomic nervous system, and blood vessels that relate to these structures.
Also ListedPsychiatry & Neurology · Neurocritical CareTaxonomy 2084A2900X · License 39314 (SC), 036123462 (IL)
743 SPRING ST NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

Secondary Practice Locations 7

Location 17100 W 20th Ave Ste 107Hialeah, FL 33016-1813 · Phone (305) 823-8510
Location 22801 NW 79th AveDoral, FL 33122-1174 · Phone (786) 466-1000
Location 312200 Warwick Blvd Ste 110Newport News, VA 23601-2344 · Phone (757) 534-5100
Location 41000 Health Center DrMattoon, IL 61938-4644 · Phone (217) 238-4325
Location 55666 E State StRockford, IL 61108-2425 · Phone (815) 227-2512
Location 63 Richland Medical Park Dr Ste 310Columbia, SC 29203-6862 · Phone (803) 434-8323 · Fax (803) 434-8326
Location 78770 NW 99th PathDoral, FL 33178-2761 · Phone (877) 744-6483

Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid00277248MS
Medicaid393149SC
Medicaid2317164LA
Medicaid113881400FL

Accepted Insurance

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

Ifeanyi Obianyo Iwuchukwu 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 ID6608056312
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110214000313, I20110808000828, I20130117000181, I20160509000878, I20220412002961, I20240122000603, I20250204001098
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

33

Medicare enrollment records show Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 33 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 1,172 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urology
135 PROFESSIONAL PARK DR
Seneca, SC 29678
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Prisma Health University Medical Group
  • 3,281 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1133 EAGLES LANDING PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 792 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
50 HOSPITAL DR., UNIT 1-A
Hendersonville, NC 28792
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
  • Also billed through NPI 1447496120 (North Carolina)
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1800 10TH AVE
Columbus, GA 31901
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 391 clinicians in this Medicare group
Interventional Cardiology
300 PALMETTO HEALTH PKWY STE 400
Columbia, SC 29212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
276 OLD MOCKSVILLE RD STE 800
Statesville, NC 28625
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 1,202 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Practitioner
100 PROVIDENCE WAY STE 200
Nicholasville, KY 40356
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky and Indiana enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1508269200 (Indiana)
  • 999 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hematology & Oncology
75 EMERSON BAY RD STE 104
Carolina Shores, NC 28467
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 710 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
421 S 28TH AVE STE 110
Hattiesburg, MS 39401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Mississippi enrollment
  • 326 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 8

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.

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.
114 services52 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.
80 services47 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.
71 services29 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.
57 services51 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99221
Initial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
41 services41 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
21 services21 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gainesville, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number110029
Location743 Spring StreetGainesville, GA 30501 · Hall County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Saint Anthony Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rockford, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140233
Location5666 East State StreetRockford, IL 61108 · Winnebago County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wesley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Wichita, KS
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number170123
Location550 N Hillside StreetWichita, KS 67214 · Sedgwick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner Medical Center Acute

Acute Care Hospitals · New Orleans, LA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190036
Location1516 Jefferson HwyNew Orleans, LA 70121 · Jefferson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 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.

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Emergency Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Emergency Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Pharmacist
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Anesthesiologist Assistant
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501
Emergency Medicine
743 SPRING ST NE
GAINESVILLE, GA 30501

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 Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu is 1215169974. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 13, 2009.

Where is Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu located?

Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu practices at 743 Spring St NE, Gainesville, GA 30501. The listed phone number is (770) 219-9000.

What is Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Neurology, with taxonomy code 2084N0400X.

Is Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu 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 Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 33 organizations: Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Inc (Gainesville, GA), Ghs Partners In Health, Inc. (Seneca, SC), Piedmont Hospitalist Physicians LLC (Stockbridge, GA), Novant Medical Group, Inc. (Hendersonville, NC), Columbus Ambulatory Healthcare Services, Inc. (Columbus, GA) and 28 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., AmeriHealth Caritas Next, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, AvMed and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc. and 12 other insurers list Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu 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 Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc, Saint Anthony Medical Center, Wesley Medical Center and Ochsner Medical Center Acute.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ifeanyi Iwuchukwu was last updated on January 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.