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Psychiatry

Chinedu M. Iheagwara, MD

Works at hospitals in Smithfield, NC · Rocky Mount, NC · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Chinedu M. Iheagwara, MD is a psychiatrist at 2138 Nc Hwy 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520. Phone: (919) 585-8000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chinedu M. Iheagwara had 27 Original Medicare patients and 52 services. NPI 1144554676. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Psychiatrist (Medicare lists Psychiatry)
  • Address: 2138 Nc Hwy 42 W, Clayton, NC 27520 · Directions (2 more locations)
  • Phone: (919) 585‑8000
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospitals: Johnston Health, UNC Health Nash
  • Group practice: UNC Physicians Network LLC (+1 more)
  • Medical school: graduated 2006 (20 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chinedu M. Iheagwara, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Chinedu M. Iheagwara accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chinedu M. Iheagwara accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Chinedu M. Iheagwara see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 27 Original Medicare patients and 52 services for Chinedu M. Iheagwara. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chinedu M. Iheagwara's NPI number?
1144554676. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Medicare activity in 2024

Official CMS public-use data for Chinedu M. Iheagwara, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.

Original Medicare patients27
Services billed to Medicare52
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients59

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)34 services

Chronic conditions among these patients

Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).

  • High blood pressure75%
  • Anxiety75%
  • Depression70%
  • High cholesterol67%

Hospitals where Chinedu M. Iheagwara works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chinedu M. Iheagwara at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.

  • Johnston HealthSmithfield, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340090
  • UNC Health NashRocky Mount, NC · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 340147

Practice locations

Addresses where Chinedu M. Iheagwara is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chinedu M. Iheagwara as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • UNC Physicians Network LLC998 clinicians in the group
  • NHCS Physicians Inc97 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other psychiatrists in North Carolina

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Carolina — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in UNC Physicians Network LLC

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2006 (20 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1144554676
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians