DR. ESTHER IKURU M.D.
NPI 1801078506
Internal Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Active since December 04, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1805 MILTON RD, CHARLOTTE, NC 28215(704) 535-0400(704) 535-3443 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Esther Ikuru M.d. NPPES

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

DR. ESTHER IKURU M.D. (NPI 1801078506) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (200701210) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801078506
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESTHER IKURUCredential: M.D.
Location Address1805 MILTON RDCharlotte, NC 28215-2437
Mailing Address1805 Milton RdCharlotte, NC 28215-2437 · (704) 535-0400 · Fax (704) 535-3443
Fax(704) 535-3443
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateDecember 4, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2012
✔ NPI 1801078506 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in NC · 200701210
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.
1805 MILTON RD, Charlotte, NC 28215

Other Identifiers 3

Medicare UPINAA79169068SC
Medicaid298047SC
Medicare UPINAA79165019SC

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. Esther Ikuru 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 ID6709930183
PECOS Enrollment IDI20090819000715, I20111206000064
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

10

Medicare enrollment records show Esther Ikuru reassigns Medicare billing to 10 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Obstetrics & Gynecology
416 E 36TH ST, SUITE 200
Charlotte, NC 28205
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Novant Health Medical Group, LLC
  • 2,998 clinicians in this Medicare group
Pediatrics
6023 BEATTIES FORD RD
Charlotte, NC 28216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1184637902 (South Carolina)
  • 8 clinicians in this Medicare group
Interventional Cardiology
300 PALMETTO HEALTH PKWY STE 400
Columbia, SC 29212
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 1,466 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
Hospitalist
260 HOSPITAL DR
Brevard, NC 28712
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
  • 234 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
800 N FANT ST
Anderson, SC 29621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 146 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
809 82ND PKWY
Myrtle Beach, SC 29572
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 529 clinicians in this Medicare group
Rural Health
1000 PINE STREET WEST
Varnville, SC 29944
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 212 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2151 W SPRING ST
Monroe, GA 30655
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina and South Carolina enrollments
  • 511 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 CHARTER BLVD
Macon, GA 31210
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
  • 268 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

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.
365 services351 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce

Acute Care Hospitals · Asheville, NC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340002
Location509 Biltmore AveAsheville, NC 28801 · Buncombe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Winston-Salem, NC
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number340014
Location3333 Silas Creek ParkwayWinston-Salem, NC 27103 · Forsyth County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Beaufort County Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Beaufort, SC
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number420067
Location955 Ribaut RdBeaufort, SC 29902 · Beaufort County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28215 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.

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%51 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 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1805 MILTON RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
Internal Medicine
1805 MILTON RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
Pediatrics
1805 MILTON RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28215
Internal Medicine
1805 MILTON RD
CHARLOTTE, NC 28215

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 Esther Ikuru's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Ikuru is 1801078506. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 4, 2007.

Where is Esther Ikuru located?

Esther Ikuru practices at 1805 Milton Rd, Charlotte, NC 28215. The listed phone number is (704) 535-0400.

What is Esther Ikuru's specialty?

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

Is Esther Ikuru enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Ikuru 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 Esther Ikuru's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Esther Ikuru reassigns Medicare benefits to 10 organizations: Novant Medical Group, Inc. (Charlotte, NC), Americare Health (Charlotte, NC), Prisma Health Medical Group-Midlands (Columbia, SC), Mcleod Regional Medical Center Of The Pee Dee, Inc (Florence, SC), Southeastern Medical Group, PC (Brevard, NC) and 5 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 Esther Ikuru's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Esther Ikuru accept?

Health plans from Cigna Healthcare list Esther Ikuru 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 Esther Ikuru affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Esther Ikuru is affiliated with Memorial Mission Hospital And Asheville Surgery Ce, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center and Beaufort County Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Ikuru was last updated on November 14, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 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.