DR. OBINNA KELECHI ECHERUO MD
NPI 1649775818
Internal Medicine in Bryan, TX

Q: What is Obinna Echeruo's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Echeruo is 1649775818. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 28, 2018.

Q: What is Obinna Echeruo's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Echeruo was last updated on October 9, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 10 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.

Active since March 28, 2018PECOS Enrolled

44.66/100

CMS Quality Rating

2801 FRANCISCAN DR, BRYAN, TX 77802(979) 776-5967(979) 731-5619 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 9, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Oct 9, 2025, Sep 9, 2025, May 25, 2022 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Dr. Obinna Kelechi Echeruo Md NPPES

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

DR. OBINNA KELECHI ECHERUO MD (NPI 1649775818) is an individual internal medicine provider in Bryan, Texas, licensed in Texas (V9895) and active in the NPI registry since March 2018. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649775818

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. OBINNA KELECHI ECHERUOCredential: MD

Location Address2801 FRANCISCAN DRBryan, TX 77802-2544

Mailing Address2800 S Texas Ave Ste 202Bryan, TX 77802-5361 · (979) 776-5967 · Fax (979) 731-5619

Phone(979) 776-5967

Fax(979) 731-5619

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015

Enumeration DateMarch 28, 2018

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 9, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 9, 2025

✔ NPI 1649775818 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · V9895✔ Licensed in LA · 329092

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.

2801 FRANCISCAN DR, Bryan, TX 77802

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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 1211 4th StAlexandria, LA 71301-8421 · Phone (318) 769-3000

Location 21604 Rock Prairie RdCollege Station, TX 77845-8343 · Phone (979) 680-5462 · Fax (979) 680-5455

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, HMO Louisiana and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Obinna Kelechi Echeruo Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID9032507603

PECOS Enrollment IDI20211101001816, I20250824000015

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 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.

576 services254 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.

261 services144 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.

216 services212 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.

86 services85 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.

46 services46 patients

Smoking and tobacco use intensive counseling, 4-10 minutes 99406

This service provides brief, intensive counseling (4-10 minutes) to support you in quitting smoking or tobacco use. It involves discussing the risks of tobacco use, benefits of quitting, and strategies to help you stop. It's a critical step towards a healthier lifestyle.

11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number190019

Location3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Rapides Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number190026

Location211 4th StreetAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Joseph Health Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bryan, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450011

Location2801 Franciscan DrBryan, TX 77802 · Brazos County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77802 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

44.66/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Individually scored

Quality

23.13

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Advance Care Plan

99%587 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

99%539 patients4/55-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 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

3 suppliers22 claims22 services$17.57 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 suppliers35 claims36 services$91.32 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.

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