DR. FRANCIS ONYEDIKA IHIONU MD
NPI 1669043535
Internal Medicine in Valdosta, GA

Q: What is Francis Ihionu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Francis Ihionu is 1669043535. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2021.

Q: What is Francis Ihionu'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 Francis Ihionu was last updated on October 5, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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 July 01, 2021PECOS Enrolled

2501 N PATTERSON ST, VALDOSTA, GA 31602(229) 433-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 5, 2024, Jul 1, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Dr. Francis Onyedika Ihionu Md NPPES

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

DR. FRANCIS ONYEDIKA IHIONU MD (NPI 1669043535) is an individual internal medicine provider in Valdosta, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (100185) and active in the NPI registry since July 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Sgmc Health, and is a graduate of Other (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1669043535

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. FRANCIS ONYEDIKA IHIONUCredential: MD

Location Address2501 N PATTERSON STValdosta, GA 31602-1735

Mailing Address2800 Main Street, Dept Of MedicineBridgeport, CT 06606

Phone(229) 433-1000

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateOctober 5, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedOctober 5, 2025

✔ NPI 1669043535 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 · 100185

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.

2501 N PATTERSON ST, Valdosta, GA 31602

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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Francis Onyedika Ihionu Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID8729520044

PECOS Enrollment IDI20240603000187

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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Francis Ihionu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Apogee Medical Group Georgia Inc

214 mi

Internal Medicine

705 DIXIE ST
Carrollton, GA 30117

Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
335 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1629025143 (770) 836-9667

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 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.

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.

55 services54 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.

36 services17 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.

24 services24 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.

19 services11 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.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Sgmc Health

Acute Care Hospitals · Valdosta, GA

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number110122

Location2501 North Patterson Street, PO Box 1727Valdosta, GA 31602 · Lowndes County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 31602 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.

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.

JOHN STEPHEN DODD NP

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)