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Gastroenterology

Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu, MD

Works at hospitals in Rockville Centre, NY · Oceanside, NY · Far Rockaway, NY · New York

Summary

Dr. Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu, MD is a gastroenterologist at 3 N Main St, Freeport, NY 11520. Phone: (516) 623-5076. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu had 886 Original Medicare patients and 7,115 services. NPI 1720077944. 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 Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu, 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 Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu 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 Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 886 Original Medicare patients and 7,115 services for Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu's NPI number?
1720077944. 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 Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu, 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 patients886
Services billed to Medicare7,115
Different services or procedures46
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients78

Most frequent services

  1. Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)5,406 services
  2. Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes (99222)854 services
  3. Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)264 services
  4. Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (43239)142 services
  5. Insertion of stomach tube using a flexible endoscope (43246)70 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%
  • Diabetes67%
  • Arthritis55%
  • Ischemic heart disease55%
  • Chronic kidney disease53%

Hospitals where Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu 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.

  • Mercy Medical CenterRockville Centre, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 5 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330259
  • Mount Sinai South NassauOceanside, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330198
  • St John's Episcopal Hospital at South ShoreFar Rockaway, NY · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 330395

Practice locations

Addresses where Iheanyichukwu Aja-Onu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Specialties

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolState University Of New York Downstate Medical Center
Graduation year1996 (30 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1720077944
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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