NNENNA UCHENDU
NPI 1467472209
Hospitalist in Shelby, NC

Active since July 21, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
95.35/100
CMS Quality Rating
201 E GROVER ST, SHELBY, NC 28150(980) 487-3678 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 12, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 12, 2019, Jan 16, 2019, Jan 4, 2019 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2016).

About Nnenna Uchendu NPPES

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

NNENNA UCHENDU (NPI 1467472209) is an individual hospitalist provider in Shelby, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2015-00379) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-northeast, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1467472209
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameNNENNA UCHENDU
Location Address201 E GROVER STShelby, NC 28150-3917
Mailing Address201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150-3917
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateJuly 21, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 12, 201910 updates tracked since enumeration
NPI 1467472209 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in NC · 2015-00379
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.
201 E GROVER ST, Shelby, NC 28150

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Nnenna Uchendu 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 ID6709883986
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150706000790
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 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.
337 services125 patients
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.
105 services54 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.
83 services83 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.
25 services25 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
20 services20 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
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.

Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast

Acute Care Hospitals · Concord, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340001
Location920 Church St NConcord, NC 28025 · Cabarrus County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340098
Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340113
Location1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Stanly Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albemarle, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340119
Location301 Yadkin StAlbemarle, NC 28001 · Stanly County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health University City

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number340166
Location8800 North Tyron StreetCharlotte, NC 28262 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28150 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.

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.

95.35/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality84.22
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers15 claims15 services$14.93 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
3 suppliers16 claims16 services$64.42 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.

Physician Assistant (Medical)
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Registered Nurse (Diabetes Educator)
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Internal Medicine
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Physician Assistant
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
General Acute Care Hospital
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Anesthesiology
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
201 E GROVER ST
SHELBY, NC 28150

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 Nnenna Uchendu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Nnenna Uchendu is 1467472209. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 21, 2006.

Where is Nnenna Uchendu located?

Nnenna Uchendu practices at 201 E Grover St, Shelby, NC 28150. The listed phone number is (980) 487-3678.

What is Nnenna Uchendu's specialty?

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

Is Nnenna Uchendu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Nnenna Uchendu 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.

What insurance does Nnenna Uchendu accept?

Health plans from Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Nnenna Uchendu 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 Nnenna Uchendu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Nnenna Uchendu is affiliated with Carolinas Medical Center-Northeast, Atrium Health Pineville, Carolinas Medical Center/Behav Health, Stanly Regional Medical Center and Atrium Health University City.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Nnenna Uchendu was last updated on February 12, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.