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CHIOMA R EKECHUKWU MD
NPI 1376650275
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in Charleston, SC

Active since August 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011, CHARLESTON, SC 29407(843) 793-2104(843) 654-4850 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 14, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Chioma R Ekechukwu Md NPPES

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

CHIOMA R EKECHUKWU MD (NPI 1376650275) is an individual psychiatry provider in Charleston, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (29267) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Morehouse School Of Medicine (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376650275
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X
Provider Legal NameCHIOMA R EKECHUKWUCredential: MD
Location Address2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011Charleston, SC 29407-4631
Mailing Address4200 Irvington DrCharlotte, NC 28205-4635 · (404) 538-3943
Phone(843) 793-2104
Fax(843) 654-4850
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateAugust 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 14, 2026
NPPES CertifiedAugust 14, 2026
✔ NPI 1376650275 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2084P0800X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 29267✔ Licensed in GA · 056994✔ Licensed in NC · 2007-00232
Definition
A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011, Charleston, SC 29407
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Other Identifiers 4

Medicaid327877SC
Other29267SC · State Medical License
Other056994GA · State Medical License
Other2007-00232NC · State Medical License

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare 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

Chioma R Ekechukwu 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 ID4587735410
PECOS Enrollment IDI20080619000389, I20090620000015
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

9

Medicare enrollment records show Chioma Ekechukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 9 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Curana Health Of South Carolina PC
4.6 mi
Internal Medicine
2375 BAKER HOSPITAL BLVD
North Charleston, SC 29405
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 409 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316477896 (337) 991-9276
Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC
8.5 mi
Family
6650 RIVERS AVE
North Charleston, SC 29406
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275915522 (337) 991-9276
Supportive Care Of South Carolina LLC
9.4 mi
Clinical
734 YORK ST
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1417681412 (718) 298-4375
South Carolina Dept Of Mental Health Accounting Office
28 mi
Mental Health (Including Community Mental Health Center)
403 STONEY LANDING RD
Moncks Corner, SC 29461
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 79 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1508811324 (843) 761-8282
Reserve Health, PC
174 mi
Family Medicine
135 W 10TH ST
Charlotte, NC 28202
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 6 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659828291 (704) 562-1613
Curana Health Of North Carolina PLLC
231 mi
Internal Medicine
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 338 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1770217176 (337) 408-0797
Physicians Eldercare PA
231 mi
General Practice
5306 NC HIGHWAY 55 STE 105
Durham, NC 27713
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 365 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1023083268 (337) 991-9276
River Region Psychiatry Associates LLC
360 mi
Psychiatry
233 WINTON BLOUNT LOOP
Montgomery, AL 36117
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 11 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1386891497 (334) 270-5502
Veeone Medical Group PA
2,332 mi
Critical Care Medicine
1420 ROCKY RIDGE DR STE 300
Roseville, CA 95661
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 13 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1265156558 (916) 865-4668

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 2

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.
95 services13 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.
51 services12 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29407 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
$163.84 typical visit price
range $53.57 – $163.84
Typical copayment $40.96 (range $13.39 – $40.96)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$67.12 typical visit price
range $16.96 – $133.52
Typical copayment $16.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 6

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

KELLY A DENIZ
Counselor (Professional)
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 793-2104
JAMES BOONE
Social Worker
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 793-2104
ALEXANDER JAMES QUIGGLE LMSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 793-2104
PAIGE ELIZABETH DENNEY PMHNP
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 793-3210
MS. LEIGH ARDEN BECK APRN, CPNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 793-2104
DANIELLE MARIE BERES LMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
2000 SAM RITTENBERG BLVD STE 2011
CHARLESTON, SC 29407
Charleston County (843) 737-2521

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 Chioma Ekechukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chioma Ekechukwu is 1376650275. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 24, 2006.

Where is Chioma Ekechukwu located?

Chioma Ekechukwu practices at 2000 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Ste 2011, Charleston, SC 29407. The listed phone number is (843) 793-2104.

What is Chioma Ekechukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Chioma Ekechukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chioma Ekechukwu 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 Chioma Ekechukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chioma Ekechukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 9 organizations: Curana Health Of South Carolina PC (North Charleston, SC), Ch Specialty Services Sc LLC (North Charleston, SC), Supportive Care Of South Carolina LLC (Mt Pleasant, SC), South Carolina Dept Of Mental Health Accounting Office (Moncks Corner, SC), Reserve Health, PC (Charlotte, NC) and 4 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 Chioma Ekechukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chioma Ekechukwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare, First Choice Next and InStil Health and 3 other insurers list Chioma Ekechukwu 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 Chioma Ekechukwu was last updated on August 14, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.