OBINNA ORIAKU
NPI 1962424689
Internal Medicine in Charlotte, NC

Q: What is Obinna Oriaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Oriaku is 1962424689. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 24, 2006.

Q: What is Obinna Oriaku's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Oriaku was last updated on March 6, 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.

Active since July 24, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOOR, CHARLOTTE, NC 28203(704) 355-0720 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 6, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 6, 2025, Feb 12, 2019, Jan 16, 2019 and 7 more (10 updates tracked since 2018).

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About Obinna Oriaku NPPES

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

OBINNA ORIAKU (NPI 1962424689) is an individual internal medicine provider in Charlotte, North Carolina, licensed in North Carolina (2000-00288) and active in the NPI registry since July 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Rutherford Regional Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Kinston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1962424689

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameOBINNA ORIAKU

Location Address1000 BLYTHE BLVD, CMC ANNEX 1ST FLOORCharlotte, NC 28203-5812

Mailing Address1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812

Phone(704) 355-0720

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1990

Enumeration DateJuly 24, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 6, 202510 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedMarch 6, 2025

✔ NPI 1962424689 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 · 2000-00288

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.

1000 BLYTHE BLVD, Charlotte, NC 28203

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1100 Airport RdKinston, NC 28501-1604 · Phone (252) 522-7197 · Fax (252) 522-7288

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of NC, Oscar Health Plan of North Carolina, Inc, UnitedHealthcare.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Obinna Oriaku 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 ID2769377738

PECOS Enrollment IDI20040218000675

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 7

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 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.

291 services127 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

60 services31 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.

53 services51 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.

47 services27 patients

Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238

Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.

33 services32 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.

17 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Rutherford Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Rutherfordton, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number340013

Location288 South Ridgecrest AveRutherfordton, NC 28139 · Rutherford County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Cleveland

Acute Care Hospitals · Shelby, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340021

Location201 E Grover StShelby, NC 28150 · Cleveland County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Unc Rockingham

Acute Care Hospitals · Eden, NC

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340060

Location117 E Kings HighwayEden, NC 27288 · Rockingham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Atrium Health Pineville

Acute Care Hospitals · Charlotte, NC

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number340098

Location10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210 · Mecklenburg County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Stanly Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Albemarle, NC

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number340119

Location301 Yadkin StAlbemarle, NC 28001 · Stanly County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 28203 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

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

67%471 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.

100%3,469 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%

e-Prescribing

At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.

89%3,694 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Plan of Care

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a plan of care for falls documented within 12 months

2%193 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Falls: Risk Assessment

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older with a history of falls that had a risk assessment for falls completed within 12 months

6%201 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%

Health Information Exchange

The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…

52%333 patients3/55-star benchmark: 98%

Medication Reconciliation

The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.

68%130 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Patient-Specific Education

The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.

50%1,015 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older with a BMI documented during the current encounter or during the previous twelve months AND with a BMI outside of normal parameters, a follow-up plan is documented during the encounter or during the previous…

64%1,224 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Provide Patient Access

At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…

75%1,129 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%

Secure Messaging

For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…

1%1,129 patients1/55-star benchmark: 79%

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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 4

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

6 suppliers14 claims50 services$6.36 avg. paid by Medicare

Albuterol, inhalation solution, fda-approved final product, non-compounded, administered through dme, unit dose, 1 mg J7613

DME-Drugs Administered Through DME · category DG006N

3 suppliers14 claims2,194 services$0.03 avg. paid by Medicare

Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553

DME-Other DME · category DE017N

3 suppliers13 claims13 services$208.08 avg. paid by Medicare

Pharmacy dispensing fee for inhalation drug(s); per 30 days Q0513

DME-Other DME · category DE000N

2 suppliers12 claims12 services$21.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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