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DR. VALENTINE OKECHUKWU OBI MD
NPI 1639524937
Internal Medicine in Staten Island, NY

Active since April 25, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
66.8/100
CMS Quality Rating
355 BARD AVE, STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310(718) 818-2419(718) 818-3225 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 11, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Valentine Okechukwu Obi Md NPPES

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

DR. VALENTINE OKECHUKWU OBI MD (NPI 1639524937) is an individual internal medicine provider in Staten Island, New York, licensed in New York (300346) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1995).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639524937
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. VALENTINE OKECHUKWU OBICredential: MD
Location Address355 BARD AVEStaten Island, NY 10310-1664
Mailing Address355 Bard AveStaten Island, NY 10310-1664 · (718) 818-2419 · Fax (718) 818-3225
Phone(718) 818-2419
Fax(718) 818-3225
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1995
Enumeration DateApril 25, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 11, 2020
NPPES CertifiedMarch 11, 2020
✔ NPI 1639524937 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 300346
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.
355 BARD AVE, Staten Island, NY 10310
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.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. Valentine Okechukwu Obi 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 ID7810234846
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200522001230, I20201109002597
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 Valentine Obi reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Amboy Medical Practice PC
Same address
Diagnostic Radiology
355 BARD AVE
Staten Island, NY 10310
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New York enrollment
  • 305 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1104692672 (718) 818-1234
Central Avenue Professional Services, PC
8.2 mi
Critical Care Medicine
111 CENTRAL AVE
Newark, NJ 07102
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1447649694 (973) 877-5300
Rhemacare Medicals
9.5 mi
Health Service
1992 MORRIS AVE # 215
Union, NJ 07083
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, New Jersey enrollment
NPI 1265059224 (862) 235-8996

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 8

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.
270 services120 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.
133 services125 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.
130 services54 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
47 services47 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.
30 services28 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.
16 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Richmond University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Staten Island, NY
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number330028
Location355 Bard AvenueStaten Island, NY 10310 · Richmond County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10310 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
$154.28 typical visit price
range $67.40 – $203.53
Typical copayment $38.57 (range $16.85 – $50.88)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$117.62 typical visit price
range $21.66 – $164.45
Typical copayment $29.40 (range $5.41 – $41.11)
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.

66.8/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality83.27
Promoting Interoperability0.55
Improvement Activities40

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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 suppliers23 claims23 services$13.55 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 suppliers54 claims54 services$63.24 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers22 claims22 services$32.42 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.

MRS. DONNA MARIE LUTZ MSCCC-A
Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-2250
ALL ISLAND PHYSICIAN PRACTICE PC
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-3327
SAINT VINCENT CATHOLIC MEDICAL CENTER
Psychiatric Unit
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-1234
LISA MAHER PA
Physician Assistant
355 BARD AVE, RICHMOND UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-1117
MRS. ANNA MENZA FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-1234
CAROLINE MEURER DA CUNHA
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-1234
ALLEN CHO
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
355 BARD AVE
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-2419
EDWARD ADRIAN M.D.
Emergency Medicine
355 BARD AVE, EMERGENCY DEPT
STATEN ISLAND, NY 10310
Richmond County (718) 818-2055

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 Valentine Obi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valentine Obi is 1639524937. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 25, 2016.

Where is Valentine Obi located?

Valentine Obi practices at 355 Bard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10310. The listed phone number is (718) 818-2419.

What is Valentine Obi's specialty?

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

Is Valentine Obi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valentine Obi 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 Valentine Obi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Valentine Obi reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Amboy Medical Practice PC (Staten Island, NY), Central Avenue Professional Services, PC (Newark, NJ) and Rhemacare Medicals (Union, NJ). 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 Valentine Obi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Valentine Obi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Valentine Obi 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 Valentine Obi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Valentine Obi is affiliated with Richmond University Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valentine Obi was last updated on March 11, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.