DR. PETER OGBUU CHUKWU MD
NPI 1700445400
Hospitalist in West Columbia, SC

Q: What is Peter Chukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Peter Chukwu is 1700445400. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 7, 2019.

Q: What is Peter Chukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Peter Chukwu was last updated on April 20, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 June 07, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

83.03/100

CMS Quality Rating

2720 SUNSET BLVD, WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29169(803) 936-7372(803) 936-4102 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 20, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 3, 2022, Jun 7, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

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About Dr. Peter Ogbuu Chukwu Md NPPES

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

DR. PETER OGBUU CHUKWU MD (NPI 1700445400) is an individual hospitalist provider in West Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (88415) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Darby.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1700445400

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. PETER OGBUU CHUKWUCredential: MD

Location Address2720 SUNSET BLVDWest Columbia, SC 29169-4810

Mailing AddressPo Box 6069West Columbia, SC 29171-6069 · (803) 936-7372 · Fax (803) 936-4102

Phone(803) 936-7372

Fax(803) 936-4102

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOakland Univ, William Beaumont School Of MedicineGraduated 2019

Enumeration DateJune 7, 2019

Last NPPES UpdateApril 20, 20232 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedApril 20, 2023

✔ NPI 1700445400 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in SC · 88415

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License MT218023 (PA)

2720 SUNSET BLVD, West Columbia, SC 29169

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11500 Lansdowne AveDarby, PA 19023-1200 · Phone (610) 237-4000

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

Dr. Peter Ogbuu Chukwu 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 ID6305228495

PECOS Enrollment IDI20220805002377

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 3

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.

454 services438 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.

121 services118 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.

33 services27 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Musc Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charleston, SC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420004

Location169 Ashley AveCharleston, SC 29425 · Charleston County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown

Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number420026

Location2435 Forest DriveColumbia, SC 29204 · Richland County

Emergency services

Lexington Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number420073

Location2720 Sunset BlvdWest Columbia, SC 29169 · Lexington County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29169 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

$124.04 typical visit price

range $53.57 – $163.84

Typical copayment $31.01 (range $13.39 – $40.96)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.12 typical visit price

range $16.96 – $133.52

Typical copayment $23.78 (range $4.24 – $33.38)

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.

83.03/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

80.45

Promoting Interoperability

Improvement Activities

Cost

72.17

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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