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BENSON CHUKWUEMEKA OKEIYI MD
NPI 1770840761
Hospitalist in Huntersville, NC

Active since April 16, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
10030 GILEAD RD, HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078(704) 316-3789(704) 316-6785 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 17, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 17, 2025, Nov 4, 2024, Jul 15, 2024 and 5 more (8 updates tracked since 2019).

About Benson Chukwuemeka Okeiyi Md NPPES

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

BENSON CHUKWUEMEKA OKEIYI MD (NPI 1770840761) is an individual hospitalist provider in Huntersville, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2017-01567) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc, and maintains 6 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1770840761
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameBENSON CHUKWUEMEKA OKEIYICredential: MD
Location Address10030 GILEAD RDHuntersville, NC 28078-7545
Mailing AddressPo Box 60447Charlotte, NC 28260-0447
Phone(704) 316-3789
Fax(704) 316-6785
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSDuke University School Of MedicineGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateApril 16, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 17, 20258 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 17, 2025
✔ NPI 1770840761 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 2017-01567
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 2017-01567 (NC)
10030 GILEAD RD, Huntersville, NC 28078
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Secondary Practice Locations 6

Location 12001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248 · Phone (704) 304-6070
Location 2920 Church St N, Suite 255Concord, NC 28025-2927 · Phone (704) 403-1331
Location 38800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300 · Phone (704) 863-6241
Location 410628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407 · Phone (704) 667-7070
Location 51000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812 · Phone (704) 355-0720
Location 61370 W D StNorth Wilkesboro, NC 28659-3506 · Phone (336) 651-8294

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC 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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Benson Chukwuemeka Okeiyi 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 ID2961704937
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171207003298
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 7

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.
643 services239 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.
380 services143 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.
305 services277 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.
238 services226 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
53 services37 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.
29 services29 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 4

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

Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Statesville, NC
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340039
Location557 Brookdale DrStatesville, NC 28677 · Iredell County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340053
Location200 Hawthorne Lane Box 33549Charlotte, NC 28233 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Frye Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hickory, NC
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number340116
Location420 N Center StHickory, NC 28601 · Catawba County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Huntersville, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340183
Location10030 Gilead RoadHuntersville, NC 28078 · Mecklenburg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28078 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
$125.01 typical visit price
range $54.12 – $165.09
Typical copayment $31.25 (range $13.53 – $41.27)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.94 typical visit price
range $17.21 – $134.61
Typical copayment $23.98 (range $4.30 – $33.65)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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
4 suppliers94 claims96 services$17.08 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$4.71 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
4 suppliers95 claims97 services$89.68 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.

DR. ANDREA DAWN FENDER PHARM D
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-3835
NATHAN JARVIS OTR/L
Occupational Therapist
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-4000
MR. ROBERT MARK RAMSEY ATC, LAT
Specialist/Technologist (Athletic Trainer)
10030 GILEAD RD, SUITE 140
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-1265
THE PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
Specialist
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-4000
SHANNA KENEISHA SPENCER NP
Nurse Practitioner
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-3789
AMANDA MARIE VARGHESE NP
Nurse Practitioner
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-3789
CHRISTY L STRAND SLP
Speech-Language Pathologist
10030 GILEAD RD, SUITE B100
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-5500
CHANDRASEKHAR KOTHAGUNDLA M.D
Hospitalist
10030 GILEAD RD
HUNTERSVILLE, NC 28078
Mecklenburg County (704) 316-3789

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 Benson Okeiyi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Benson Okeiyi is 1770840761. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 16, 2012.

Where is Benson Okeiyi located?

Benson Okeiyi practices at 10030 Gilead Rd, Huntersville, NC 28078. The listed phone number is (704) 316-3789.

What is Benson Okeiyi's specialty?

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

Is Benson Okeiyi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Benson Okeiyi 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.

What insurance does Benson Okeiyi accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter of North Carolina, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC and Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc list Benson Okeiyi 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 Benson Okeiyi affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Benson Okeiyi is affiliated with Iredell Memorial Hospital Inc, Novant Health Presbyterian Medical Center, Frye Regional Medical Center and Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Benson Okeiyi was last updated on March 17, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 17 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.