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Pathology

Chukwuyem Obia, MD

Works at hospitals in Ocala, FL · Florida

Summary

Dr. Chukwuyem Obia, MD is a pathologist at 1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471. Phone: (352) 401-1134. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Chukwuyem Obia had 507 Original Medicare patients and 1,667 services. NPI 1598224479. 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.

  • Specialty: Pathologist (Medicare lists Pathology)
  • Address: 1431 SW 1st Ave, Ocala, FL 34471 · Directions (1 more location)
  • Phone: (352) 401‑1134
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Marion Communtiy Hospital
  • Group practice: Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, LLC
  • Medical school: graduated 2014 (12 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Chukwuyem Obia, 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 Chukwuyem Obia accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chukwuyem Obia 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 Chukwuyem Obia see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 507 Original Medicare patients and 1,667 services for Chukwuyem Obia. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Chukwuyem Obia's NPI number?
1598224479. 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 Chukwuyem Obia, 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 patients507
Services billed to Medicare1,667
Different services or procedures25
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients75

Most frequent services

  1. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity (88305)474 services
  2. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, each additional procedure (88341)401 services
  3. Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, moderately low complexity (88304)154 services
  4. Special stained specimen slides to examine tissue, initial procedure (88342)120 services
  5. Cell examination of specimen, selective cellular enhancement technique (88112)96 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 disease53%
  • Arthritis52%
  • Chronic kidney disease42%
  • Diabetes40%

Hospitals where Chukwuyem Obia works

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

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Chukwuyem Obia as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, LLC131 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other pathologists in Ocala

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Ocala, FL — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Integrated Regional Laboratories Pathology Services, LLC

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

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Graduation year2014 (12 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1598224479
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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