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Hematology/Oncology

Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu, MD

Works at hospitals in Washington, DC · District of Columbia

Summary

Dr. Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu, MD is a hematologist-oncologist at 110 Irving St NW, Washington, DC 20010. Phone: (202) 877-7000. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu had 64 Original Medicare patients and 196 services. NPI 1396993572. 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.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu, 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 Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu 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 Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 64 Original Medicare patients and 196 services for Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu's NPI number?
1396993572. 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 Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu, 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 patients64
Services billed to Medicare196
Different services or procedures34
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)39 services
  2. New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)24 services
  3. Removal of multiple growths of small or large bowel (44111)17 services
  4. Extensive removal of growth of soft tissue of abdominal wall, 5.0 cm or more (22905)16 services
  5. Removal of malignant growth of stomach (43611)11 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%
  • High cholesterol69%
  • Cancer (breast, colorectal, lung, prostate, endometrial or leukemia/lymphoma)59%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Diabetes47%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%

Hospitals where Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chukwuemeka U. Ihemelandu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • MedStar Medical Group II LLC3,767 clinicians in the group

Specialties

Find other Hematology/Oncology doctors in District of Columbia →

Other hematologist-oncologists in Washington

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Washington, DC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in MedStar Medical Group II LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1995 (31 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
TelehealthOffers telehealth services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1396993572
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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