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DR. SMITHSON ONYEBUCHI AHIABUIKE M.D.,
NPI 1932351996
Internal Medicine in Gadsden, AL

Active since October 21, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
525 S 3RD ST, SUITE D, GADSDEN, AL 35901(256) 438-5107(256) 438-5108 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 3, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Dr. Smithson Onyebuchi Ahiabuike M.d., NPPES

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

DR. SMITHSON ONYEBUCHI AHIABUIKE M.D., (NPI 1932351996) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gadsden, Alabama, licensed in Tennessee (44150) and active in the NPI registry since October 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932351996
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. SMITHSON ONYEBUCHI AHIABUIKECredential: M.D.,
Location Address525 S 3RD ST, SUITE DGadsden, AL 35901-5306
Mailing Address525 S 3rd St, Suite DGadsden, AL 35901-5306 · (256) 438-5107 · Fax (256) 438-5108
Phone(256) 438-5107
Fax(256) 438-5108
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateOctober 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 3, 2013
✔ NPI 1932351996 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 44150
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.
525 S 3RD ST, Gadsden, AL 35901
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Other Identifiers 1

Medicare PIN00280112KY

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, 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

Dr. Smithson Onyebuchi Ahiabuike 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 ID648334607
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110912000767
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 4

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
197 services49 patients
Injection, dexamethasone sodium phosphate, 1 mg J1100
Dexamethasone sodium phosphate is a medication given via injection. It is a type of steroid that helps reduce inflammation and immune responses. It can be used to treat a variety of conditions, such as allergies, skin conditions, arthritis, and more.
160 services13 patients
Injection, ceftriaxone sodium, per 250 mg J0696
Ceftriaxone sodium is an antibiotic injection used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Each injection contains 250 mg of the medicine. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria in your body.
48 services11 patients
Injection of drug or substance under skin or into muscle 96372
This procedure involves administering medication directly under the skin or into a muscle. A small needle is used to inject the drug, allowing it to be absorbed quickly into the bloodstream. It's a common method for delivering a variety of medications.
28 services13 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35901 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
$122.31 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $30.57 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
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%141 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.

NUTRITION COUNSELING AND WELLNESS PARTNERS OF ALABAMA, LLC
Dietitian, Registered
525 S 3RD ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (256) 454-7317
MRS. JANICE DANELL KIMBRIL RPT
Physical Therapist
525 S 3RD ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (256) 543-1066
CARE TEAM HOSPITALISTS LLP
Hospitalist
525 S 3RD ST, SUITE D
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (256) 438-5107
CANDACE HILAND CRNP
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
525 S 3RD ST
GADSDEN, AL 35901
Etowah County (256) 438-5107

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 Smithson Ahiabuike's NPI number?

The NPI number for Smithson Ahiabuike is 1932351996. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 21, 2008.

Where is Smithson Ahiabuike located?

Smithson Ahiabuike practices at 525 S 3rd St Suite D, Gadsden, AL 35901. The listed phone number is (256) 438-5107.

What is Smithson Ahiabuike's specialty?

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

Is Smithson Ahiabuike enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Smithson Ahiabuike 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 Smithson Ahiabuike accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama and UnitedHealthcare list Smithson Ahiabuike 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Smithson Ahiabuike was last updated on September 3, 2013. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.