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CHINELO NGOZI ANIMALU MD
NPI 1881858165
Internal Medicine - Infectious Disease in Memphis, TN

Active since July 15, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
81.46/100
CMS Quality Rating
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 370, MEMPHIS, TN 38104(901) 758-7888(901) 387-5153 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: April 14, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

About Chinelo Ngozi Animalu Md NPPES

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

CHINELO NGOZI ANIMALU MD (NPI 1881858165) is an individual infectious disease provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (50126) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis, and is a graduate of Tulane University School Of Medicine (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1881858165
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207RI0200X
Provider Legal NameCHINELO NGOZI ANIMALUCredential: MD
Location Address1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 370Memphis, TN 38104-3519
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655
Phone(901) 758-7888
Fax(901) 387-5153
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSTulane University School Of MedicineGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 15, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateApril 14, 2025
NPPES CertifiedApril 14, 2025
✔ NPI 1881858165 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · Infectious DiseaseAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RI0200X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 50126
Definition
An internist who deals with infectious diseases of all types and in all organ systems. Conditions requiring selective use of antibiotics call for this special skill. This physician often diagnoses and treats AIDS patients and patients with fevers which have not been explained. Infectious disease specialists may also have expertise in preventive medicine and travel medicine.
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, Memphis, TN 38104
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Other Identifiers 4

MedicaidQ014407TN
Other5448780TN · Bcbs
Medicaid05087052MS
Medicaid210841001AR

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, UnitedHealthcare.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

Chinelo Ngozi Animalu 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 ID840457867
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150923002043
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 6

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 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.
425 services114 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.
151 services52 patients
Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth G0408
A follow-up inpatient consultation is a service where your doctor checks on your health progress after initial treatment. It's complex and typically takes about 35 minutes via telehealth, which means you'll talk to your doctor remotely, using technology.
118 services57 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.
68 services67 patients
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth G0427
A Telehealth consultation is a virtual visit where you can discuss your health concerns with a healthcare provider from the comfort of your home. In this process, which typically lasts 70 minutes or more, the provider can assess, diagnose, and offer treatment options for your condition using communication technology.
53 services51 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.
26 services26 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38104 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

81.46/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality49.58
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.61

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.

KHAWAJA MUHAMMAD MUDDASSIR MD
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 370
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 758-7888
DR. MARTIN VERNON ACREE M.D.
Family Medicine
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 150
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 725-0648
ARTANGELA DEMETRIA HENRY DNP, FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Adult Health)
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 101
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-8785
MEMPHIS CARDIAC CARE CENTER, PLLC
Internal Medicine (Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology)
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 440
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 722-8884
UT METHODIST PHYSICIANS
General Acute Care Hospital
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 460
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (312) 493-9280
MICHELLE DAWN KITSON MD
Internal Medicine
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 245
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 516-9800
CARLA R SLAYDEN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 525
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 722-0088
NIA NOELLE ZALAMEA MD
Surgery
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE, SUITE 370
MEMPHIS, TN 38104
Shelby County (901) 758-7888

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 Chinelo Animalu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinelo Animalu is 1881858165. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 15, 2008.

Where is Chinelo Animalu located?

Chinelo Animalu practices at 1325 Eastmoreland Ave Suite 370, Memphis, TN 38104. The listed phone number is (901) 758-7888.

What is Chinelo Animalu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Infectious Disease, with taxonomy code 207RI0200X.

Is Chinelo Animalu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinelo Animalu 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 Chinelo Animalu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and UnitedHealthcare list Chinelo Animalu 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 Chinelo Animalu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chinelo Animalu is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chinelo Animalu was last updated on April 14, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 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.