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CHUKWUDI BATO AMU MD
NPI 1639179211
Internal Medicine in Atlanta, GA

Active since July 26, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
98.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
5526 OLD NATIONAL HWY, SUITE B, BLDG J, ATLANTA, GA 30349(404) 766-6001(678) 904-2769 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 21, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 21, 2022, Mar 17, 2018, Jun 23, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

About Chukwudi Bato Amu Md NPPES

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

CHUKWUDI BATO AMU MD (NPI 1639179211) is an individual internal medicine provider in Atlanta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (026967) and active in the NPI registry since July 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, and maintains a secondary practice location in Gainesville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639179211
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKWUDI BATO AMUCredential: MD
Location Address5526 OLD NATIONAL HWY, SUITE B, BLDG JAtlanta, GA 30349-3249
Mailing Address5526 Old National Hwy, Suite B, Bldg JAtlanta, GA 30349-3249 · (404) 766-6001 · Fax (678) 904-2769
Phone(404) 766-6001
Fax(678) 904-2769
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1978
Enumeration DateJuly 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 21, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1639179211 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in GA · 026967
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.
5526 OLD NATIONAL HWY, Atlanta, GA 30349
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1743 Spring St NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715 · Phone (770) 219-6000

Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid00436543BGA
Other582278915GA · Tax Id

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc..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

Chukwudi Bato Amu 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 ID8527012640
PECOS Enrollment IDI20050310000644
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 5

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.
316 services163 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.
93 services92 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.
81 services69 patients
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.
56 services56 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.
54 services54 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Northside Hospital Cherokee

Acute Care Hospitals · Canton, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number110008
Location450 Northside Cherokee BoulevardCanton, GA 30115 · Cherokee County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rome, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110054
Location304 Turner Mccall BoulevardRome, GA 30162 · Floyd County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital Gwinnett

Acute Care Hospitals · Lawrenceville, GA
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number110087
Location1000 Medical Center BoulevardLawrenceville, GA 30046 · Gwinnett County
Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital Duluth

Acute Care Hospitals · Duluth, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110252
Location3620 Howell Ferry RoadDuluth, GA 30096 · Gwinnett County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30349 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
$130.64 typical visit price
range $56.84 – $172.43
Typical copayment $32.66 (range $14.21 – $43.10)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.20 typical visit price
range $18.22 – $140.40
Typical copayment $25.05 (range $4.55 – $35.10)
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.

98.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality97.88
Improvement Activities40
Cost84.56

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%308 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 5

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

Commode chair, mobile or stationary, with detachable arms E0165
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
3 suppliers15 claims15 services$11.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
5 suppliers34 claims34 services$17.65 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
4 suppliers33 claims33 services$91.63 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers16 claims16 services$25.13 avg. paid by Medicare
Lightweight wheelchair K0003
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
2 suppliers13 claims13 services$44.85 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 2

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

ATLANTA MEDICAL CARE
Internal Medicine
5526 OLD NATIONAL HWY, BLDG. J
ATLANTA, GA 30349
Fulton County (404) 766-6001
KEITH LONDON
Counselor (Professional)
5526 OLD NATIONAL HWY
ATLANTA, GA 30349
Fulton County (404) 543-4497

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 Chukwudi Amu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwudi Amu is 1639179211. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 26, 2005.

Where is Chukwudi Amu located?

Chukwudi Amu practices at 5526 Old National Hwy Suite B, Bldg J, Atlanta, GA 30349. The listed phone number is (404) 766-6001.

What is Chukwudi Amu's specialty?

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

Is Chukwudi Amu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwudi Amu 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 Chukwudi Amu accept?

Health plans from Alliant Health Plans, Inc. list Chukwudi Amu 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 Chukwudi Amu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwudi Amu is affiliated with Northside Hospital Cherokee, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Northside Hospital Gwinnett and Northside Hospital Duluth.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwudi Amu was last updated on July 21, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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.