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DR. ROWLAND ONYEDIKACHI CHIGBU M.D.
NPI 1598949687
Internal Medicine in Albany, GA

Active since December 25, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
2202 E. OGLETHORPE BLVD, ALBANY, GA 31705(229) 431-1423(229) 438-0738 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 3, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 3, 2023, Jun 8, 2021, Jan 16, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2017).

About Dr. Rowland Onyedikachi Chigbu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ROWLAND ONYEDIKACHI CHIGBU M.D. (NPI 1598949687) is an individual internal medicine provider in Albany, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (063642) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Carlisle.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1598949687
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ROWLAND ONYEDIKACHI CHIGBUCredential: M.D.
Location Address2202 E. OGLETHORPE BLVDAlbany, GA 31705
Mailing Address204 N. Westover BlvdAlbany, GA 31707 · (229) 405-6249 · Fax (229) 323-4373
Phone(229) 431-1423
Fax(229) 438-0738
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSMorehouse School Of MedicineGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateDecember 25, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 3, 20236 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 3, 2023
✔ NPI 1598949687 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in GA · 063642✔ Licensed in GA · 002864✔ Licensed in PA · MD460014
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.
2202 E. OGLETHORPE BLVD, Albany, GA 31705
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1361 Alexander Spring RdCarlisle, PA 17015-6940 · Phone (717) 231-8772

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid103251929PA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health 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. Rowland Onyedikachi Chigbu 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 ID840460135
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110824000128, I20170502001079
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 Rowland Chigbu reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.
Same address
Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC)
2202 E OGLETHORPE BLVD
Albany, GA 31705
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 121 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1841225315 (229) 431-1423
Phoebe Physiatry
3.7 mi
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
425 W 3RD AVE, 105
Albany, GA 31701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Phoebe Physician Group Inc
  • 1,118 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1295055861 (229) 312-5080

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

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.

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 2

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

Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Albany, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110007
Location417 Third AvenueAlbany, GA 31703 · Dougherty County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Crisp Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Cordele, GA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number110104
Location902 7th Street NorthCordele, GA 31015 · Crisp County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31705 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
$124.10 typical visit price
range $53.31 – $164.04
Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$94.84 typical visit price
range $16.68 – $133.24
Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 12

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

Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
2 suppliers19 claims32 services$8.64 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, fitting (including follow-up), custom preparation and supply of off-the-shelf depth-inlay shoe manufactured to accommodate multi-density insert(s), per shoe A5500
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier21 claims42 services$61.62 avg. paid by Medicare
For diabetics only, multiple density insert, direct formed, molded to foot after external heat source of 230 degrees fahrenheit or higher, total contact with patient's foot, including arch, base layer minimum of 1/4 inch material of shore a 35 durometer or 3/16 inch material of shore a 40 durometer (or higher), prefabricated, each A5512
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier22 claims120 services$24.50 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers24 claims683 services$5.70 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral formula, nutritionally complete with intact nutrients, includes proteins, fats, carbohydrates, vitamins and minerals, may include fiber, administered through an enteral feeding tube, 100 calories = 1 unit B4150
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
2 suppliers20 claims9,116 services$0.38 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral nutrition infusion pump, any type B9002
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB005N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$64.41 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Rowland Chigbu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Rowland Chigbu is 1598949687. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 25, 2007.

Where is Rowland Chigbu located?

Rowland Chigbu practices at 2202 E. Oglethorpe Blvd, Albany, GA 31705. The listed phone number is (229) 431-1423.

What is Rowland Chigbu's specialty?

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

Is Rowland Chigbu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Rowland Chigbu 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 Rowland Chigbu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Rowland Chigbu reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc. (Albany, GA) and Phoebe Physiatry (Albany, 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 Rowland Chigbu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Rowland Chigbu accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 1 other insurer list Rowland Chigbu 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 Rowland Chigbu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Rowland Chigbu is affiliated with Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital and Crisp Regional Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Rowland Chigbu was last updated on July 3, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.