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Hospitalist

Nene N. Azubuike, MD

Works at hospitals in Columbia, SC · Charleston, SC · South Carolina

Summary

Dr. Nene N. Azubuike, MD is a hospitalist at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. Phone: (803) 256-5300. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Nene N. Azubuike had 103 Original Medicare patients and 234 services. NPI 1427579325. 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 Nene N. Azubuike, 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 Nene N. Azubuike accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nene N. Azubuike 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 Nene N. Azubuike see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 103 Original Medicare patients and 234 services for Nene N. Azubuike. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Nene N. Azubuike's NPI number?
1427579325. 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 Nene N. Azubuike, 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 patients103
Services billed to Medicare234
Different services or procedures6
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)97 services
  2. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)78 services
  3. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)37 services
  4. Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes (99239)17 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 cholesterol75%
  • Ischemic heart disease65%
  • Diabetes60%
  • Chronic kidney disease60%
  • Arthritis58%

Hospitals where Nene N. Azubuike works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nene N. Azubuike 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 Nene N. Azubuike is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Nene N. Azubuike as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Apogee Medical Group South Carolina74 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other hospitalists in Columbia

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Columbia, SC — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Apogee Medical Group South Carolina

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2008 (18 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1427579325
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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