CHINYERE HOPE BUCHI-AHIABUIKE DNP, CRNP
NPI 1386918076
Nurse Practitioner - Psychiatric/Mental Health in Birmingham, AL

Active since February 28, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5804 1ST AVE S, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212(205) 972-0264(205) 972-0267 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 21, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Chinyere Hope Buchi-ahiabuike Dnp, Crnp NPPES

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

CHINYERE HOPE BUCHI-AHIABUIKE DNP, CRNP (NPI 1386918076) is an individual psychiatric/mental health provider in Birmingham, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (1-132488) and active in the NPI registry since February 2012. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2024).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1386918076
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy363LP0808X
Provider Legal NameCHINYERE HOPE BUCHI-AHIABUIKECredential: DNP, CRNP
Location Address5804 1ST AVE SBirmingham, AL 35212-2524
Mailing Address5804 1st Ave SBirmingham, AL 35212-2524 · (205) 972-0264 · Fax (205) 972-0267
Fax(205) 972-0267
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2024
Enumeration DateFebruary 28, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateApril 21, 2026
NPPES CertifiedApril 21, 2026
✔ NPI 1386918076 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Practitioner · Psychiatric/Mental HealthPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363LP0808X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 1-132488
5804 1ST AVE S, Birmingham, AL 35212

Accepted 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

Chinyere Hope Buchi-ahiabuike Dnp, Crnp 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 ID2769631936
PECOS Enrollment IDI20121003000321
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
5804 1ST AVE S
Birmingham, AL 35212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 37 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
309 W GRAND AVE
Rainbow City, AL 35906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment
  • 2 clinicians in this Medicare group
Psychiatric/Mental Health
309 W GRAND AVE
Rainbow City, AL 35906
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Alabama enrollment

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

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35212 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
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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 18

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

Pharmacist
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Pharmacist
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Pharmacist (Ambulatory Care)
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Clinic/Center (Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC))
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
5804 1ST AVE S
BIRMINGHAM, AL 35212

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 Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike is 1386918076. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 28, 2012.

Where is Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike located?

Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike practices at 5804 1st Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35212. The listed phone number is (205) 972-0264.

What is Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Practitioner, specializing in Psychiatric/Mental Health, with taxonomy code 363LP0808X.

Is Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike 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 Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Christ Health Center Inc (Birmingham, AL), Care Team Hospitalists LLC (Rainbow City, AL) and Optimum Mental Wellness LLC (Rainbow City, AL). 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 Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter of Alabama, Ambetter of Tennessee, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and Oscar Insurance Company and 1 other insurer list Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike 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 Chinyere Buchi-ahiabuike was last updated on April 21, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.