DR. IJEOMA ERICA ARUBALEZE M.D.
NPI 1881081933
Internal Medicine - Geriatric Medicine in Kingwood, TX

Active since April 15, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, KINGWOOD, TX 77339(281) 348-8000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 5, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: May 5, 2025, May 9, 2023, Mar 13, 2023 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Ijeoma Erica Arubaleze M.d. NPPES

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

DR. IJEOMA ERICA ARUBALEZE M.D. (NPI 1881081933) is an individual geriatric medicine provider in Kingwood, Texas, licensed in Texas (R5444) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon, and maintains 3 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881081933
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RG0300X
Provider Legal NameDR. IJEOMA ERICA ARUBALEZECredential: M.D.
Location Address22999 HIGHWAY 59 NKingwood, TX 77339
Mailing Address22999 Highway 59 NKingwood, TX 77339-4412
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateApril 15, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateMay 5, 20255 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMay 5, 2025
✔ NPI 1881081933 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Geriatric MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RG0300X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R5444
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.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License R5444 (TX), MD61320177 (WA)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 40506 (OK)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339

Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Dr. Ijeoma Erica Oguike

Secondary Practice Locations 3

Location 15323 Harry Hines BlvdDallas, TX 75390-7201 · Phone (214) 590-8000
Location 21316 S Main StClarion, IA 50525-2019 · Phone (515) 532-9300
Location 31102 W MacArthur StShawnee, OK 74804-1743 · Phone (405) 395-5225 · Fax (405) 878-8125

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. Ijeoma Erica Arubaleze 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 ID2062768591
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180809000143, I20221213002249, I20230208003409, I20230322000452, I20230422000151, I20230530000100, I20230629002963, I20240131004262
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

19

Medicare enrollment records show Ijeoma Arubaleze reassigns Medicare billing to 19 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma and Texas enrollments
  • 284 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
7330 SAN PEDRO AVE, STE 540
San Antonio, TX 78216
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 688 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
7700 FLOYD CURL DR
San Antonio, TX 78229
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 681 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
2700 E BROAD ST
Mansfield, TX 76063
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 994 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1111 N LEE AVE STE 305
Oklahoma City, OK 73103
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oklahoma enrollment
  • 89 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
400 E TICKLE ST
Dyersburg, TN 38024
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 142 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
12303 DE PAUL DR
Bridgeton, MO 63044
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois and Missouri enrollments
  • 419 clinicians in this Medicare group
Multi-Specialty
1035 RED BUD RD NE
Calhoun, GA 30701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 384 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
1133 EAGLES LANDING PKWY
Stockbridge, GA 30281
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Georgia enrollment
  • 792 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
2745 EXECUTIVE PARK NW
Cleveland, TN 37312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 21 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 9

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.
274 services258 patients
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.
187 services80 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.
70 services39 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.
59 services58 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.
52 services50 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.
46 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Adventhealth Gordon

Acute Care Hospitals · Calhoun, GA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number110023
Location1035 Red Bud RoadCalhoun, GA 30701 · Gordon County
Birthing friendly

Adventhealth Murray

Acute Care Hospitals · Chatsworth, GA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number110050
Location707 Old Dalton Ellijay Road, PO Box 1406Chatsworth, GA 30705 · Murray County
Emergency services

Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest

Acute Care Hospitals · Midwest City, OK
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370094
Location2825 Parklawn DriveMidwest City, OK 73110 · Oklahoma County
Emergency services

Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee

Acute Care Hospitals · Shawnee, OK
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number370149
Location1102 W MacarthurShawnee, OK 74804 · Pottawatomie County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood

Acute Care Hospitals · Kingwood, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450775
Location22999 Us Hwy 59Kingwood, TX 77325 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77339 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
$176.98 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $44.24 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Otolaryngology (Otolaryngology/Facial Plastic Surgery)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
HUMBLE, TX 77339
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Obstetrics)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N, STE 150
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Internal Medicine
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Internal Medicine
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
22999 HIGHWAY 59 N
KINGWOOD, TX 77339

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 Ijeoma Arubaleze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ijeoma Arubaleze is 1881081933. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 15, 2015. The provider is also known as Dr. Ijeoma Erica Oguike.

Where is Ijeoma Arubaleze located?

Ijeoma Arubaleze practices at 22999 Highway 59 N, Kingwood, TX 77339. The listed phone number is (281) 348-8000.

What is Ijeoma Arubaleze's specialty?

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

Is Ijeoma Arubaleze enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ijeoma Arubaleze 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 Ijeoma Arubaleze's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ijeoma Arubaleze reassigns Medicare benefits to 19 organizations: Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas, PLLC (Humble, TX), Ipc Healthcare Services Of Texas, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Hospital Medicine Services Of Tx, PLLC (San Antonio, TX), Lonestar Hospital Medicine Associates, PA (Mansfield, TX), Metro Physicians LLC (Oklahoma City, OK) and 14 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 Ijeoma Arubaleze's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ijeoma Arubaleze accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Health and Providence Health Plan and 1 other insurer list Ijeoma Arubaleze 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 Ijeoma Arubaleze affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ijeoma Arubaleze is affiliated with Adventhealth Gordon, Adventhealth Murray, Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Midwest, Ssm Health St Anthony Hospital - Shawnee and Hca Houston Healthcare Kingwood.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ijeoma Arubaleze was last updated on May 5, 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.