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DR. CHUKWUEMEKA OBIORA M.D.
NPI 1376702811
Surgery - Surgical Oncology in Columbia, SC

Active since June 09, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, COLUMBIA, SC 29203(803) 434-8800(803) 929-0492 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 2, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Apr 2, 2025, May 12, 2022, May 26, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Chukwuemeka Obiora M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHUKWUEMEKA OBIORA M.D. (NPI 1376702811) is an individual surgical oncology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (94041) and active in the NPI registry since June 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Newnan.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376702811
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2086X0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHUKWUEMEKA OBIORACredential: M.D.
Location Address2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300Columbia, SC 29203-6839
Mailing Address300 E Mcbee Ave Ste 300Greenville, SC 29601-2899 · (864) 522-8611
Phone(803) 434-8800
Fax(803) 929-0492
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSWayne State University School Of MedicineGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJune 9, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 2, 20256 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedApril 2, 2025
✔ NPI 1376702811 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgery · Surgical OncologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2086X0206X
Licenses✔ Licensed in SC · 94041✔ Licensed in GA · 91765
Definition
A surgical oncologist is a well-qualified surgeon who has obtained additional training and experience in the multidisciplinary approach to the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of cancer patients, and devotes a major portion of his or her professional practice to these activities and cancer research.
Also ListedSurgeryTaxonomy 208600000X · License 2013-00727 (NC), 0101259045 (VA)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300, Columbia, SC 29203
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Other Names 1

Other Name (5)Dr. Emeka Obiora M.d.

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1600 Celebrate Life PkwyNewnan, GA 30265-8001 · Phone (770) 400-6000

Other Identifiers 1

Other91765GA · State License

Accepted Insurance

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

Dr. Chukwuemeka Obiora 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 ID8628211687
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250331000605
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Chukwuemeka Obiora reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands
3.4 mi
Orthopaedic Surgery
14 RICHLAND MEDICAL PARK DR STE 200
Columbia, SC 29203
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1346761897 (803) 296-9200
City Of Hope Medical Group Of Georgia LLC
219 mi
Internal Medicine
600 CELEBRATE LIFE PARKWAY
Newnan, GA 30265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 448 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447520333 (847) 746-4333

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

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Prisma Health Richland Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420018
Location5 Medical ParkColumbia, SC 29203 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Prisma Health Baptist

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number420086
Location1330 Taylor At Marion StColumbia, SC 29220 · Richland County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29203 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 20

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

DAVID DEATON
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 545-5800
JESSE CLANTON M.D.
Surgery
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 545-5800
ANNA CATHERINE FULLER
Physician Assistant (Surgical)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8800
KRISTIE TILLMAN TUSCANY NP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8800
NICOLE ANN OCHS PA-C
Physician Assistant
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8800
DR. FERNANDO A. NAVARRO M.D.
Surgery
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 545-5800
AMANDA ELIZABETH LEE M.D.
Surgery (Surgical Critical Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8800
CARSON WHITE AGACNP-BC
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
2 MEDICAL PARK RD STE 300
COLUMBIA, SC 29203
Richland County (803) 434-8800

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 Chukwuemeka Obiora's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuemeka Obiora is 1376702811. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 9, 2008. The provider is also known as Dr. Emeka Obiora M.D..

Where is Chukwuemeka Obiora located?

Chukwuemeka Obiora practices at 2 Medical Park Rd Ste 300, Columbia, SC 29203. The listed phone number is (803) 434-8800.

What is Chukwuemeka Obiora's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery, specializing in Surgical Oncology, with taxonomy code 2086X0206X.

Is Chukwuemeka Obiora enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuemeka Obiora 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 Chukwuemeka Obiora's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chukwuemeka Obiora reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC) and City Of Hope Medical Group Of Georgia LLC (Newnan, GA). 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 Chukwuemeka Obiora's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chukwuemeka Obiora accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Chukwuemeka Obiora 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 Chukwuemeka Obiora affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwuemeka Obiora is affiliated with Prisma Health Richland Hospital and Prisma Health Baptist.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuemeka Obiora was last updated on April 2, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.