Quick answers
- Does Chigozie U. Obiaka accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chigozie U. Obiaka 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 Chigozie U. Obiaka see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 486 Original Medicare patients and 642 services for Chigozie U. Obiaka. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chigozie U. Obiaka's NPI number?
- 1770987927. 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 Chigozie U. Obiaka, 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 patients | 486 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 642 |
| Different services or procedures | 24 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)388 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)141 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)55 services
- Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making (99283)19 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%
- Arthritis62%
- Ischemic heart disease51%
- Anxiety47%
- Chronic kidney disease45%
Hospitals where Chigozie U. Obiaka works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chigozie U. Obiaka 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.
- Gadsden Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010040
- Northeast Alabama Regional Medical CenterAnniston, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010078
- Riverview Regional Medical CenterGadsden, AL · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 010046
Practice locations
Addresses where Chigozie U. Obiaka is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1007 Goodyear AveGadsden, AL 35903 (256) 494‑4000
- 301 E 18th StAnniston, AL 36207 (256) 235‑8900
- 400 E 10th StAnniston, AL 36207 (256) 235‑5121
- 50 Medical Park Dr EBirmingham, AL 35235 (205) 838‑3450
- 600 S 3rd StGadsden, AL 35901 (256) 543‑5200
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chigozie U. Obiaka as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Paragon Contracting Services LLC414 clinicians in the group
- Small Hospital Innovations LLC95 clinicians in the group
- Gadsden HB Medical Services LLC60 clinicians in the group
- Alabama Physicians Group LLC16 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Gadsden
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Gadsden, AL — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Paragon Contracting Services LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2004 (22 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1770987927 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians