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Ophthalmology

Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, MD

Sees patients in Golden Valley, MN · Minnesota

Summary

Dr. Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, MD is an ophthalmologist at 8401 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 330, Golden Valley, MN 55427. May accept Medicare assignment. In 2024, Ijeoma S. Chinwuba had 506 Original Medicare patients and 861 services. NPI 1447638119. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Ophthalmologist (Medicare lists Ophthalmology)
  • Address: 8401 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 330, Golden Valley, MN 55427 · Directions
  • Medicare: May accept Medicare assignment
  • Medical school: Perelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania · graduated 2015 (11 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Female

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, 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 Ijeoma S. Chinwuba accept Medicare assignment?
Medicare's clinician data says Ijeoma S. Chinwuba may accept Medicare assignment (as of October 2, 2026). Ask the office whether they accept it for your visit.
How many Medicare patients does Ijeoma S. Chinwuba see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 506 Original Medicare patients and 861 services for Ijeoma S. Chinwuba. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Ijeoma S. Chinwuba's NPI number?
1447638119. 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 Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, 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 patients506
Services billed to Medicare861
Different services or procedures27
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)344 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)129 services
  3. New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99203)84 services
  4. Imaging of retina (92134)67 services
  5. Exam of visual field with extended testing (92083)60 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 cholesterol68%
  • High blood pressure63%
  • Arthritis38%
  • Diabetes24%
  • Depression23%
  • Anxiety22%

Practice locations

Addresses where Ijeoma S. Chinwuba is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • 8401 Golden Valley Rd, Suite 330Golden Valley, MN 55427

Specialties

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Other ophthalmologists in Golden Valley

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Golden Valley, MN — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolPerelman School Of Med At The University Of Pennsylvania
Graduation year2015 (11 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Female
Medicare assignmentMay accept for some services
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1447638119
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Sources

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