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Nephrology

Benjamin M. Igwemezie, MD

Works at hospitals in High Point, NC · Lexington, NC · Winston-Salem, NC … · North Carolina

Summary

Dr. Benjamin M. Igwemezie, MD is a nephrologist at 635 N Main St, High Point, NC 27260. Phone: (336) 887-0038. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Benjamin M. Igwemezie had 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,299 services. NPI 1518921188. 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 Benjamin M. Igwemezie, 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 Benjamin M. Igwemezie accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Benjamin M. Igwemezie 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 Benjamin M. Igwemezie see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 213 Original Medicare patients and 1,299 services for Benjamin M. Igwemezie. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Benjamin M. Igwemezie's NPI number?
1518921188. 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 Benjamin M. Igwemezie, 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 patients213
Services billed to Medicare1,299
Different services or procedures9
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes (99233)495 services
  2. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)250 services
  3. Urinalysis, manual test (81002)212 services
  4. Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) (90961)163 services
  5. Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes (99223)122 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%
  • Chronic kidney disease75%
  • Diabetes68%
  • Ischemic heart disease62%
  • Heart failure54%

Hospitals where Benjamin M. Igwemezie works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Benjamin M. Igwemezie 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 Benjamin M. Igwemezie is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Other nephrologists in High Point

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in High Point, NC — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year1987 (39 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1518921188
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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