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DR. IBUKUNOLUWA CHRISTINE KALU M.D.
NPI 1245597178
Pediatrics - Pediatric Infectious Diseases in Durham, NC

Active since April 17, 2012PECOS Enrolled
2301 ERWIN RD # DUMC3499, DURHAM, NC 27705(919) 684-6335 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2021, May 6, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ibukunoluwa Christine Kalu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. IBUKUNOLUWA CHRISTINE KALU M.D. (NPI 1245597178) is an individual pediatric infectious diseases provider in Durham, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2018-00882) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Durham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245597178
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0208X
Provider Legal NameDR. IBUKUNOLUWA CHRISTINE KALUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2301 ERWIN RD # DUMC3499Durham, NC 27705
Mailing Address2301 Erwin Rd # Dumc3499Durham, NC 27705-4699 · (919) 684-6335
Phone(919) 684-6335
Sole ProprietorYes
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20212 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2021
✔ NPI 1245597178 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric Infectious DiseasesAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0208X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2018-00882
Definition
A pediatrician trained to care for children in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infectious diseases. This specialist can apply specific knowledge to affect a better outcome for pediatric infections with complicated courses, underlying diseases that predispose to unusual or severe infections, unclear diagnoses, uncommon diseases and complex or investigational treatments.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 2018-00882 (NC)
2301 ERWIN RD # DUMC3499, Durham, NC 27705
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 12301 Erwin Rd # Dumc3499Durham, NC 27705 · Phone (919) 684-6335

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 (PECOS)

Dr. Ibukunoluwa Christine Kalu 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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

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

Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc.
0.3 mi
General Practice
40 DUKE MEDICINE CIR
Durham, NC 27710
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 3,671 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205553369 (919) 620-4855

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

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 Ibukunoluwa Kalu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ibukunoluwa Kalu is 1245597178. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2012.

Where is Ibukunoluwa Kalu located?

Ibukunoluwa Kalu practices at 2301 Erwin Rd # Dumc3499, Durham, NC 27705. The listed phone number is (919) 684-6335.

What is Ibukunoluwa Kalu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Infectious Diseases, with taxonomy code 2080P0208X.

Is Ibukunoluwa Kalu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ibukunoluwa Kalu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ibukunoluwa Kalu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ibukunoluwa Kalu reassigns Medicare benefits to Duke Health Integrated Practice, Inc. (Durham, 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 Ibukunoluwa Kalu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ibukunoluwa Kalu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee and Cigna Healthcare list Ibukunoluwa Kalu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ibukunoluwa Kalu was last updated on March 17, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.