CHINENYE ANULIKA OBICHETA-OKEKE M.D.
NPI 1982888780
Internal Medicine in Gainesville, GA

Q: What is Chinenye Obicheta-okeke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinenye Obicheta-okeke is 1982888780. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 28, 2007.

Q: What is Chinenye Obicheta-okeke's specialty?

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

Active since December 28, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

82.55/100

CMS Quality Rating

743 SPRING ST NE, GAINESVILLE, GA 30501(770) 219-6000(770) 219-6021 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 10, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 10, 2025, Oct 23, 2020, Dec 31, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Chinenye Anulika Obicheta-okeke M.d. NPPES

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

CHINENYE ANULIKA OBICHETA-OKEKE M.D. (NPI 1982888780) is an individual internal medicine provider in Gainesville, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (076640) and active in the NPI registry since December 2007. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northside Hospital Forsyth, and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982888780

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy207R00000X

Provider Legal NameCHINENYE ANULIKA OBICHETA-OKEKECredential: M.D.

Location Address743 SPRING ST NEGainesville, GA 30501-3715

Mailing AddressPo Box 742616Atlanta, GA 30374-2616 · (770) 219-8420

Phone(770) 219-6000

Fax(770) 219-6021

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005

Enumeration DateDecember 28, 2007

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 10, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedJanuary 14, 2025

✔ NPI 1982888780 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207R00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 076640

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.

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 046685 (CT), 076640 (GA)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

743 SPRING ST NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

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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

Chinenye Anulika Obicheta-okeke 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 ID1759455439

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170103000103

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.

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.

540 services183 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.

91 services91 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.

71 services69 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.

65 services47 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northside Hospital Forsyth

Acute Care Hospitals · Cumming, GA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110005

Location1200 Northside Forsyth DriveCumming, GA 30041 · Forsyth County

Birthing friendly

Northside Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Atlanta, GA

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number110161

Location1000 Johnson Ferry Road, NEAtlanta, GA 30342 · Fulton County

Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30501 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

$124.10 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $31.02 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

82.55/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

81.14

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

60.7

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.

Hospital bed, semi-electric (head and foot adjustment), with any type side rails, with mattress E0260

DME-Hospital Beds · category DB000N

2 suppliers14 claims14 services$72.67 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers36 claims36 services$17.95 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

3 suppliers48 claims48 services$90.87 avg. paid by Medicare

Lightweight wheelchair K0003

DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N

2 suppliers26 claims26 services$42.55 avg. paid by Medicare

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

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