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IFEANYICHUKWU GABRIEL CHUKWUMA M.D.
NPI 1356602429
Hospitalist in Virginia Beach, VA

Active since June 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD, VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454(757) 395-2323(757) 395-6280 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 11, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 11, 2026, Jun 3, 2025, Jun 26, 2024 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Ifeanyichukwu Gabriel Chukwuma M.d. NPPES

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

IFEANYICHUKWU GABRIEL CHUKWUMA M.D. (NPI 1356602429) is an individual hospitalist provider in Virginia Beach, Virginia, licensed in Minnesota (76960) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356602429
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameIFEANYICHUKWU GABRIEL CHUKWUMACredential: M.D.
Location Address1060 FIRST COLONIAL RDVirginia Beach, VA 23454-3002
Mailing Address1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454-3002 · (757) 395-2323 · Fax (757) 395-6280
Phone(757) 395-2323
Fax(757) 395-6280
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJune 5, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 11, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 11, 2026
✔ NPI 1356602429 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in MN · 76960✔ Licensed in MD · D0091473✔ Licensed in VA · 0101258135
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License R-9360 (IA), 0101258135 (VA)
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD, Virginia Beach, VA 23454
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1150 Kingsley LnNorfolk, VA 23505-4602 · Phone (757) 889-5157 · Fax (757) 967-9003
Location 21755 N Mecklenburg AveSouth Hill, VA 23970-4080 · Phone (434) 584-5538

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1356602429VA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.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

Ifeanyichukwu Gabriel Chukwuma M.d. 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 ID4284888918
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150630001258, I20181112002713, I20211118002396, I20241220000540, I20250703001053, I20260410002158, I20260622000326
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

23

Medicare enrollment records show Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma reassigns Medicare billing to 23 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Sentara Medical Group
10 mi
Family Medicine
824 N MILITARY HWY STE 100
Norfolk, VA 23502
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 1,901 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265485270 (757) 252-2900
Riverside Physcian Services Inc
23 mi
Family Medicine
727 25TH ST
Newport News, VA 23607
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Riverside Physician Services Inc
  • 1,097 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326603952 (757) 594-4060
Vituity-Virginia Hospitalists PC
96 mi
Hospitalist
5801 BREMO RD
Richmond, VA 23226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 172 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1518611011 (804) 285-2011
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Virginia - Richmond, LLC
96 mi
Internal Medicine
5801 BREMO RD
Richmond, VA 23226
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 104 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1699311324 (804) 285-2011
Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Fredericksburg, LLC
128 mi
Internal Medicine
1001 SAM PERRY BLVD
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Virginia enrollment
  • 258 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447577572 (330) 493-4443
Inova Health Care Services
130 mi
Diagnostic Radiology
11335 PEMBROOKE SQ STE 101
Waldorf, MD 20603
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 2,618 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851829550 (301) 932-4522
Emergency Medicine Associates PA
147 mi
Hospitalist
4320 SEMINARY RD
Alexandria, VA 22304
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Virginia enrollments
  • Medicare enrollment name: Emergency Medicine Associates P.A., P.C.
  • Also billed through NPI 1134117393 (Virginia)
  • 1,150 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1932948114 (884) 474-4019
Johns Hopkins Community Physicians
151 mi
Internal Medicine
4102 WILSON BLVD
Arlington, VA 22203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1669293668 (Maryland)
  • 691 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902626765 (703) 462-1777
Adfinitas Health At Upper Chesapeake Aberdeen LLC
183 mi
Hospitalist
660 MCHENRY RD
Aberdeen, MD 21001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 97 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346941010 (443) 643-1000
Adfinitas Health At Upper Chesapeake Harford Memorial LLC
185 mi
Hospitalist
501 S UNION AVE
Havre De Grace, MD 21078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 102 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1457051724 (443) 843-5000

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 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.
253 services133 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.
226 services224 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.
221 services130 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.
92 services91 patients
Initial hospital care with same-day admission and discharge with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 85 minutes 99236
This service involves a brief hospital stay for a serious health issue. Patients are admitted and discharged on the same day, typically within 55 minutes. It allows for close monitoring and immediate treatment, ensuring optimal care.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Jasper, IN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150115
Location800 W 9th StJasper, IN 47546 · Dubois County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frederick Health Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Frederick, MD
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210005
Location400 West Seventh StFrederick, MD 21701 · Frederick County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sentara Leigh Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Norfolk, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490046
Location830 Kempsville RoadNorfolk, VA 23502 · Norfolk City County
Birthing friendly

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Virginia Beach, VA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number490057
Location1060 First Colonial RoadVirginia Beach, VA 23454 · Virginia Beach City County
Emergency services

Wheeling Hospital, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Wheeling, WV
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number510050
Location1 Medical ParkWheeling, WV 26003 · Ohio County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 23454 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
$129.04 typical visit price
range $56.19 – $170.30
Typical copayment $32.26 (range $14.04 – $42.57)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$99.13 typical visit price
range $18.07 – $138.91
Typical copayment $24.78 (range $4.51 – $34.72)
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.

86.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality86.46
Promoting Interoperability97
Improvement Activities40
Cost72

Reported Quality Measures

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…
77%30 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
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.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260
DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$53.39 avg. paid by Medicare
Trapeze bars, a/k/a patient helper, attached to bed, with grab bar E0910
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier17 claims17 services$8.03 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
4 suppliers14 claims14 services$84.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Elevating leg rests, pair (for use with capped rental wheelchair base) K0195
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD021N
1 supplier16 claims16 services$8.78 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 20

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

DR. ALEXANDER JOSEPH SATOSKI MD
Hospitalist
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-2323
DR. JONAH ANYAOGU ULU EZIEME MD
Internal Medicine
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-2323
HUSSEIN RAJAB M.D.
Internal Medicine
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 491-9065
EVMS ACADEMIC PHYSICIANS AND SURGEONS HEALTH SERVICES FOUNDATION
Radiology (Radiation Oncology)
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-8610
STEPHANIE SHUDER PHARMD
Pharmacist
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-2234
LISA ALANE FERMIL AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (573) 952-3237
FRANCIS T VERFURTH MD
Anesthesiology
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-8369
DR. MARINA YEVGENYEVNA BLAJKEVICH M.D.
Internal Medicine
1060 FIRST COLONIAL RD
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA 23454
Virginia Beach City (757) 395-2323

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 Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma is 1356602429. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 5, 2012.

Where is Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma located?

Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma practices at 1060 First Colonial Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23454. The listed phone number is (757) 395-2323.

What is Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma 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 Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma reassigns Medicare benefits to 23 organizations: Sentara Medical Group (Norfolk, VA), Riverside Physcian Services Inc (Newport News, VA), Vituity-Virginia Hospitalists PC (Richmond, VA), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Virginia - Richmond, LLC (Richmond, VA), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Fredericksburg, LLC (Fredericksburg, VA) and 18 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 Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and 5 other insurers list Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma 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 Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma is affiliated with Memorial Hospital And Health Care Center, Frederick Health Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital, Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital and Wheeling Hospital, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ifeanyichukwu Chukwuma was last updated on September 11, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 58 days 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.