Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Obinna Oriaku
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Charlotte, NC
- NPI 1962424689
- Accepts Medicare
- 36 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 2 locations .
- Primary practice
-
1000 Blythe Blvd, Cmc Annex 1St Floor
Charlotte, NC 282035812
(704) 355-0720 - Additional location
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100 Airport RD
Kinston, NC 285011604
(252) 522-7197
fax (252) 522-7288
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 6, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 1990 — 36 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2000-00288
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1962424689. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
831
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$43,651
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 221 | 95 | $77 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 116 | 36 | $48 | |
85025 |
Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count | 55 | 44 | $8 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 54 | 42 | $8 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 50 | 42 | $122 | |
81003 |
Automated urinalysis test | 47 | 37 | $2 | |
84443 |
Blood test, thyroid stimulating hormone (tsh) | 38 | 36 | $16 | |
99457 |
Management using the results of remote vital sign monitoring per calendar month, first 20 minutes | 37 | 11 | $46 | |
93000 |
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report | 35 | 32 | $14 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 26 | 26 | $111 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 187 peers in this city , average services per provider: 102. This provider delivers 8.1× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,776
Patients
737
Total drug cost
$204,958
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 297 | 93 | $1,800 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 270 | 73 | $2,339 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 242 | 49 | $1,851 |
| Montelukast Sodium | Generic | 234 | 61 | $2,770 |
| Linzess (Linaclotide) | Brand | 226 | 59 | $178,946 |
| Trazodone Hcl | Generic | 211 | 60 | $2,728 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 190 | 45 | $2,908 |
| Metformin Hcl | Generic | 176 | 47 | $1,191 |
| Simvastatin | Generic | 172 | 41 | $1,341 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 171 | 48 | $1,580 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Obinna Oriaku's medical specialty?
Dr. Obinna Oriaku practices Internal Medicine Physician in Charlotte, NC.
Where does Dr. Obinna Oriaku practice?
Dr. Obinna Oriaku practices at 1000 Blythe Blvd, Charlotte, NC 282035812. Office phone: 7043550720.
What is Dr. Obinna Oriaku's NPI?
Dr. Obinna Oriaku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962424689, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Obinna Oriaku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Obinna Oriaku accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Obinna Oriaku commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231); Complete blood cell count (red cells, white blood cell, platelets), automated test and automated differential white blood cell count (HCPCS 85025). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.