Quick answers
- Does Chioma R. Ekechukwu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chioma R. Ekechukwu 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 Chioma R. Ekechukwu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 18 Original Medicare patients and 159 services for Chioma R. Ekechukwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chioma R. Ekechukwu's NPI number?
- 1376650275. 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 Chioma R. Ekechukwu, 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 patients | 18 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 159 |
| Different services or procedures | 8 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 70 |
Most frequent services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)95 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)51 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%
- Depression75%
- Anxiety75%
- High cholesterol72%
- Alzheimer's disease or dementia61%
Practice locations
Addresses where Chioma R. Ekechukwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1315 Roberts StCamden, SC 29020 (803) 432‑4311
- 218 Old Mocksville RdStatesville, NC 28625 (334) 239‑2622
- 5306 Nc Hwy 55, Suite 105Durham, NC 27713 (337) 991‑9276
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chioma R. Ekechukwu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC283 clinicians in the group
- Physicians Eldercare PA245 clinicians in the group
- River Region Psychiatry Associates, LLC122 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Psychiatryprimary
Other psychiatrists in Camden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Camden, SC — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Curana Health of North Carolina PLLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Morehouse School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 2006 (20 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| Telehealth | Offers telehealth services |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1376650275 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians