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KELECHI ARUOGU
NPI 1366790834
Internal Medicine in Whiteville, NC

Active since August 15, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
500 JEFFERSON ST, WHITEVILLE, NC 28472(910) 642-1776 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 8, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 8, 2018, Oct 24, 2018, Oct 18, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

About Kelechi Aruogu NPPES

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

KELECHI ARUOGU (NPI 1366790834) is an individual internal medicine provider in Whiteville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-02213) and active in the NPI registry since August 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1366790834
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameKELECHI ARUOGU
Location Address500 JEFFERSON STWhiteville, NC 28472-3634
Mailing Address500 Jefferson StWhiteville, NC 28472-3634
Phone(910) 642-1776
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999
Enumeration DateAugust 15, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 8, 20184 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1366790834 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2015-02213
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.
500 JEFFERSON ST, Whiteville, NC 28472
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee 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

Kelechi Aruogu 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 ID1355651720
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160304001329
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Kelechi Aruogu reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Columbus Regional Health Network
Same address
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
Whiteville, NC 28472
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508001009 (910) 642-1776
Cumberland County Hospital System Inc
20 mi
Foot & Ankle Surgery
300 E MCKAY ST STE E
Elizabethtown, NC 28337
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 906 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255868980 (910) 737-6600
Scotland Regional Health Network
37 mi
Surgery
410 S JONES ST, STE D
Pembroke, NC 28372
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 248 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891135067 (910) 277-9164
Vidant Medical Group Affiliates LLC
114 mi
Multi-Specialty
2100 STANTONSBURG RD
Greenville, NC 27834
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 39 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1437549896 (252) 847-2181

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.
283 services107 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.
80 services79 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.
43 services42 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.
29 services18 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Fayetteville, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340028
Location1638 Owen Drive P O Box 2000Fayetteville, NC 28302 · Cumberland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28472 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

RO-LYAN AROKAS REID MD
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1776
JERRY WAYNE HAYNES PHARM.D.
Pharmacist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1739
MS. SHANNON KATHLEEN MORGAN-BAEHR CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-8011
THOMAS MICHAEL DUGGAN MD
Internal Medicine
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1776
CYPRESS PATHOLOGY PA
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1715
DR. ARI D LEIB M.D.
Emergency Medicine
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-8011
DR. SARA-MAIZ AFSANI THOMAS MD
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1776
BHASKAR PUSULURI M.D.
Hospitalist
500 JEFFERSON ST
WHITEVILLE, NC 28472
Columbus County (910) 642-1776

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 Kelechi Aruogu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelechi Aruogu is 1366790834. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 15, 2012.

Where is Kelechi Aruogu located?

Kelechi Aruogu practices at 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 28472. The listed phone number is (910) 642-1776.

What is Kelechi Aruogu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Kelechi Aruogu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelechi Aruogu 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 Kelechi Aruogu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Kelechi Aruogu reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Columbus Regional Health Network (Whiteville, NC), Cumberland County Hospital System Inc (Elizabethtown, NC), Scotland Regional Health Network (Pembroke, NC) and Vidant Medical Group Affiliates LLC (Greenville, NC). 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 Kelechi Aruogu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Kelechi Aruogu accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Ambetter of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Kelechi Aruogu 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 Kelechi Aruogu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelechi Aruogu is affiliated with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelechi Aruogu was last updated on November 8, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.