DR. ISAAC IKWU UCHECHUKWU IKWU M.D
NPI 1780017988
Internal Medicine in Lanham, MD

Active since August 12, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8118 GOOD LUCK RD, LANHAM, MD 20706(240) 965-3712 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 9, 2024, May 16, 2023, Nov 14, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Dr. Isaac Ikwu Uchechukwu Ikwu M.d NPPES

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

DR. ISAAC IKWU UCHECHUKWU IKWU M.D (NPI 1780017988) is an individual internal medicine provider in Lanham, Maryland, licensed in Illinois (125.063566) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Hagerstown.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780017988
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ISAAC IKWU UCHECHUKWU IKWUCredential: M.D
Location Address8118 GOOD LUCK RDLanham, MD 20706-3574
Mailing Address12600 Gladys Retreat CirBowie, MD 20720-3338 · (203) 543-1697
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateAugust 12, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 20243 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 9, 2024
✔ NPI 1780017988 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 125.063566
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.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Critical Care MedicineTaxonomy 207RC0200X · License D0099611 (MD)
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Pulmonary DiseaseTaxonomy 207RP1001X · License D0099611 (MD)
8118 GOOD LUCK RD, Lanham, MD 20706

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 111116 Medical Campus RdHagerstown, MD 21742-6710 · Phone (301) 790-9309

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provider is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, who practice with different areas of specialization.193200000X MULTI-SPECIALTY GROUP

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. Isaac Ikwu Uchechukwu Ikwu M.d 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 ID749503266
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240722001545, I20240906001057
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

6

Medicare enrollment records show Isaac Ikwu reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
Lanham, MD 20706
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia enrollment
  • 336 clinicians in this Medicare group
Critical Care Medicine
11116 MEDICAL CAMPUS RD
Hagerstown, MD 21742
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Maryland enrollment
  • 30 clinicians in this Medicare group
Emergency Medical Services
555 E CHEVES ST
Florence, SC 29506
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 816 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
4070 HIGHWAY 17 BYPASS
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 249 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
606 BLACK RIVER RD
Georgetown, SC 29440
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 261 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
800 N FANT ST
Anderson, SC 29621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina and Illinois enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1346480431 (Illinois)
  • 146 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 2

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.

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.
95 services53 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.
18 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Meritus Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hagerstown, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number210001
Location11116 Medical Campus RoadHagerstown, MD 21742 · Washington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Lanham, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number210051
Location8118 Good Luck RoadLanham, MD 20706 · Prince Georges County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20706 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
$147.85 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $36.96 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$113.72 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $28.43 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
100%47 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Facility
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Internal Medicine
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Physician Assistant (Medical)
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Neurological Surgery
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric/Mental Health)
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706
Emergency Medicine
8118 GOOD LUCK RD
LANHAM, MD 20706

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 Isaac Ikwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Isaac Ikwu is 1780017988. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 12, 2013.

Where is Isaac Ikwu located?

Isaac Ikwu practices at 8118 Good Luck Rd, Lanham, MD 20706. The listed phone number is (240) 965-3712.

What is Isaac Ikwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Isaac Ikwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Isaac Ikwu 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 Isaac Ikwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Isaac Ikwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Luminis Health Medical Group, LLC (Lanham, MD), Anacostia Medical Associates (Hagerstown, MD), Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, SC), Waccamaw Community Hospital (Murrells Inlet, SC), Georgetown Memorial Hospital (Georgetown, SC) and 1 more organization, 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 Isaac Ikwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Isaac Ikwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Isaac Ikwu is affiliated with Meritus Medical Center and Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Ctr, Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Isaac Ikwu was last updated on August 9, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.