DR. CHINWE NNEKA ORAKA M.D., MPH
NPI 1710042395
Hospitalist in Fargo, ND

Active since December 26, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
5225 23RD AVE S, FARGO, ND 58104(701) 417-2575(701) 417-2535 Get Directions Write a Review

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

Record update history: May 18, 2026, Nov 17, 2022, Nov 22, 2021 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Chinwe Nneka Oraka M.d., Mph NPPES

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

DR. CHINWE NNEKA ORAKA M.D., MPH (NPI 1710042395) is an individual hospitalist provider in Fargo, North Dakota, licensed in North Dakota (21107) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2002).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1710042395
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHINWE NNEKA ORAKACredential: M.D., MPH
Location Address5225 23RD AVE SFargo, ND 58104-7927
Mailing AddressPo Box 5074Sioux Falls, SD 57117-5074 · (605) 328-6585 · Fax (605) 328-6512
Fax(701) 417-2535
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2002
Enumeration DateDecember 26, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 18, 20265 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 18, 2026
✔ NPI 1710042395 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in ND · 21107
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 57285 (MN), 50660-20 (WI), 042.0012581 (VT)
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 042.0012581 (VT)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License 39020000X (WI)
5225 23RD AVE S, Fargo, ND 58104

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid1021384VT

Accepted 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. Chinwe Nneka Oraka M.d., Mph 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 ID1456548106
PECOS Enrollment IDI20101208000240, I20130926000149, I20240523001350, I20240917003491, I20250205004145, I20250410000691
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

33

Medicare enrollment records show Chinwe Oraka reassigns Medicare billing to 33 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
1220 SHEYENNE ST
West Fargo, ND 58078
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Dakota enrollment
  • 1,464 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
415 9TH ST
Britton, SD 57430
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Dakota enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Avera St Lukes
  • 259 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
496 S MAIN ST
Starbuck, MN 56381
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1538178520 (Minnesota)
  • 111 clinicians in this Medicare group
Urgent Care
824 N 11TH ST
Montevideo, MN 56265
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 149 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
715 DELMORE DR
Roseau, MN 56751
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 87 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
27278 STATE HIGHWAY 18
Garrison, MN 56450
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1942277835 (Minnesota)
  • 164 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
612 S SIBLEY AVE
Litchfield, MN 55355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1598860215 (Minnesota)
  • 125 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
911 NORTHLAND DR
Princeton, MN 55371
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 4,038 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Access
301 HIGHWAY 65 S
Mora, MN 55051
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
916 4TH AVE SW
Pipestone, MN 56164
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Minnesota enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1598751240 (Minnesota)
  • 71 clinicians in this Medicare group

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 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 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.
84 services84 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.
25 services25 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.
11 services11 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Floyd County Medical Center

Critical Access Hospitals · Charles City, IA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number161347
Location800 11th StCharles City, IA 50616 · Floyd County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Sanford Medical Center Fargo

Acute Care Hospitals · Fargo, ND
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number350011
Location801 Broadway NorthFargo, ND 58122 · Cass County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Avera St Lukes

Acute Care Hospitals · Aberdeen, SD
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number430014
Location305 S State St Post Office Box 4450Aberdeen, SD 57401 · Brown County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

St Mary's Hospital Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Green Bay, WI
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number520097
Location1726 Shawano AveGreen Bay, WI 54303 · Brown County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 58104 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
$127.45 typical visit price
range $55.75 – $168.12
Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.93 – $42.03)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$98.29 typical visit price
range $18.11 – $137.65
Typical copayment $24.57 (range $4.52 – $34.41)
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.

Emergency Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Emergency Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Internal Medicine
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Hospitalist
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Obstetrics & Gynecology
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104
Nurse Practitioner
5225 23RD AVE S
FARGO, ND 58104

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 Chinwe Oraka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinwe Oraka is 1710042395. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 26, 2006.

Where is Chinwe Oraka located?

Chinwe Oraka practices at 5225 23rd Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104. The listed phone number is (701) 417-2575.

What is Chinwe Oraka's specialty?

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

Is Chinwe Oraka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinwe Oraka 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 Chinwe Oraka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinwe Oraka reassigns Medicare benefits to 33 organizations: Sanford Medical Center Fargo (West Fargo, ND), Avera St. Luke's (Britton, SD), Glacial Ridge Hospital District (Starbuck, MN), Ccm Health (Montevideo, MN), Lifecare Medical Center (Roseau, MN) and 28 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Chinwe Oraka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chinwe Oraka accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from NH Healthy Families, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Avera Health Plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota and Sanford Health Plan and 2 other insurers list Chinwe Oraka 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 Chinwe Oraka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chinwe Oraka is affiliated with Floyd County Medical Center, Sanford Medical Center Fargo, Avera St Lukes and St Mary's Hospital Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chinwe Oraka was last updated on May 18, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.