OBIOMA IWUAGWU
NPI 1700181278
Physician Assistant in Arlington Heights, IL

Q: What is Obioma Iwuagwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obioma Iwuagwu is 1700181278. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on January 14, 2011.

Q: What is Obioma Iwuagwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obioma Iwuagwu was last updated on May 24, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.

Active since January 14, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

89.66/100

CMS Quality Rating

800 W CENTRAL RD, ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005(847) 618-2500(847) 253-8474 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: May 24, 2021, Mar 17, 2021, May 27, 2020 (3 updates tracked since 2020).

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About Obioma Iwuagwu NPPES

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

OBIOMA IWUAGWU (NPI 1700181278) is an individual physician assistant in Arlington Heights, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (085003708) and active in the NPI registry since January 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2009).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700181278

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy363A00000X

Provider Legal NameOBIOMA IWUAGWU

Location Address800 W CENTRAL RDArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349

Mailing Address800 W Central RdArlington Heights, IL 60005-2349 · (847) 618-2500 · Fax (847) 253-8474

Phone(847) 618-2500

Fax(847) 253-8474

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2009

Enumeration DateJanuary 14, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMay 24, 2021

✔ NPI 1700181278 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers

Taxonomy Code363A00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 085003708

Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

800 W CENTRAL RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Other Identifiers 1

Other085003708IL · State License

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

Obioma Iwuagwu 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 ID2567647548

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110506000726

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 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.

Residence visit for established patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 40 minutes 99349

An established patient home visit is a medical appointment conducted at your home, typically lasting around 40 minutes. This service is ideal for patients who may find it difficult to travel to a healthcare facility. During this visit, a healthcare professional will evaluate your health status, manage your care, and answer any health-related questions you may have.

446 services117 patients

Chronic care management services, first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by health care professional, per calendar month 99490

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional directing clinical staff in managing your chronic conditions. This includes the first 20 minutes per month of services like medication management, care coordination, and health monitoring to help improve your health and quality of life.

183 services82 patients

Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 99491

Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional personally providing care for patients with two or more chronic conditions. This service, offered monthly, focuses on the first 30 minutes of care, helping manage and coordinate the patient's health needs.

160 services79 patients

Physician or allowed practitioner supervision of a patient receiving medicare-covered services provided by a participating home health agency (patient not present) requiring complex and multidisciplinary care modalities involving regular physician or allow G0181

This service involves a physician overseeing your care while you receive Medicare-covered services from a home health agency. The care you're receiving is complex and involves various disciplines. The physician isn't physically present but regularly supervises your treatment to ensure optimal health outcomes.

100 services36 patients

Residence visit for new patient with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 60 minutes 99344

A new patient home visit is a comprehensive service where a healthcare professional visits your home for about an hour. This visit includes an overall health assessment, discussion about your medical history, and planning for future healthcare needs. The goal is to understand your health status and provide personalized care.

49 services49 patients

Comprehensive assessment of and care planning for patients requiring chronic care management services (list separately in addition to primary monthly care management service) G0506

This service involves a thorough evaluation of patients needing ongoing care for chronic conditions. It includes creating a tailored care plan, coordinating with healthcare providers, and monitoring progress regularly. The goal is to provide optimal, personalized care for your long-term health needs.

45 services45 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Winfield, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140242

Location25 North Winfield RoadWinfield, IL 60190 · Du Page County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Northwest Community Hospital 1

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington Heights, IL

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140252

Location800 W Central RoadArlington Heights, IL 60005 · Cook County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60005 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

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$74.80 typical visit price

range $18.97 – $148.12

Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

89.66/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

79.32

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

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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