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DR. ESTHER UGONMA CHIJIOKE M.D
NPI 1871927798
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in New York, NY

Active since August 27, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
75/100
CMS Quality Rating
101 W 147TH ST APT 2E, NEW YORK, NY 10039(347) 591-6274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 7, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Esther Ugonma Chijioke M.d NPPES

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

DR. ESTHER UGONMA CHIJIOKE M.D (NPI 1871927798) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in New York, New York, licensed in New York (290646) and active in the NPI registry since August 2013. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871927798
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. ESTHER UGONMA CHIJIOKECredential: M.D
Location Address101 W 147TH ST APT 2ENew York, NY 10039-4367
Mailing Address101 W 147th St, Apartment 2 ENew York, NY 10039-4301 · (347) 591-6274
Phone(347) 591-6274
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateAugust 27, 2013
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 7, 2018
✔ NPI 1871927798 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in NY · 290646
Definition
An internist who has special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes and the hospital.
101 W 147TH ST APT 2E, New York, NY 10039
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ugoagha Ugonma Chimbo-osuagwu Md

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

Dr. Esther Ugonma Chijioke 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 ID2163797002
PECOS Enrollment IDI20171003007263
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 17

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 nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
1,413 services140 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 99309
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-in by a healthcare professional. This 25-minute visit typically involves monitoring your health progress, addressing any concerns, and adjusting treatment plans as necessary. It's a vital part of ensuring your ongoing wellbeing.
898 services157 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
606 services161 patients
Advance care planning, each additional 30 minutes 99498
Advance care planning involves discussing and documenting your future health care preferences in case you're unable to make decisions for yourself. Each additional 30 minutes allows more time to explore your wishes, values, and goals for treatment.
601 services161 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
544 services87 patients
Chronic care management services for two or more chronic conditions, first 30 minutes provided personally by health care professional, per calendar month 99491
Chronic care management services involve a healthcare professional personally providing care for patients with two or more chronic conditions. This service, offered monthly, focuses on the first 30 minutes of care, helping manage and coordinate the patient's health needs.
484 services147 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 10039 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
$198.19 typical visit price
range $65.69 – $198.19
Typical copayment $49.54 (range $16.42 – $49.54)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$114.88 typical visit price
range $21.20 – $160.66
Typical copayment $28.72 (range $5.30 – $40.16)
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.

75/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 15

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Insertion tray with drainage bag with indwelling catheter, foley type, two-way latex with coating (teflon, silicone, silicone elastomer or hydrophilic, etc.) A4314
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$23.52 avg. paid by Medicare
Bedside drainage bag, day or night, with or without anti-reflux device, with or without tube, each A4357
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF000N
1 supplier19 claims19 services$9.36 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy skin barrier, with flange (solid, flexible or accordion), without built-in convexity, 4 x 4 inches or smaller, each A4414
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims240 services$4.76 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed, with barrier attached, with built-in convexity, with filter (1 piece), each A4417
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier18 claims1,080 services$3.60 avg. paid by Medicare
Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
1 supplier12 claims720 services$1.67 avg. paid by Medicare
Enteral feeding supply kit; pump fed, per day, includes but not limited to feeding/flushing syringe, administration set tubing, dressings, tape B4035
Other-Enteral and Parenteral · category OB006N
1 supplier49 claims893 services$4.28 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Chijioke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Esther Chijioke is 1871927798. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 27, 2013. The provider is also known as Dr. Ugoagha Ugonma Chimbo-Osuagwu MD.

Where is Esther Chijioke located?

Esther Chijioke practices at 101 W 147th St Apt 2E, New York, NY 10039. The listed phone number is (347) 591-6274.

What is Esther Chijioke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Geriatric Medicine, with taxonomy code 207RG0300X.

Is Esther Chijioke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Esther Chijioke 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Esther Chijioke was last updated on February 7, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.