Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie, M.D.
Nephrology Physician (CMS: Nephrology) · Specialist · High Point, NC
- NPI 1518921188
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 39 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
635 N Main St
High Point, NC 272605017
(336) 887-0038
fax (336) 885-8096
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- April 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- May 20, 2008
- Year of graduation
- 1987 — 39 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RN0300X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #9401418 · North Carolina #94-01418
- Medicaid
- NC #8945208
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1518921188. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,386
Distinct HCPCS
7
Medicare allowed
$185,980
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 500 | 87 | $113 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 276 | 124 | $118 | |
81002 |
Urinalysis, manual test | 240 | 117 | $3 | |
90961 |
Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 146 | 29 | $277 | |
90960 |
Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older) | 112 | 28 | $334 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 100 | 67 | $165 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 12 | 12 | $154 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in High Point Nephrology Physician, average services per provider: 98. This provider delivers 14× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$661
Transactions
38
Manufacturers
10
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen INC. | 12 | $243.83 | |
| Travere Therapeutics, INC. | 8 | $90.39 | |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation | 4 | $88.18 | |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals Lp | 4 | $63.85 | |
| Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, INC. | 3 | $52.39 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 2 | $42.23 | |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US INC. | 2 | $31.27 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $18.81 | |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals INC. | 1 | $15.21 | |
| Ardelyx, INC. | 1 | $15.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,254
Patients
645
Total drug cost
$148,888
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 350 | 107 | $2,752 |
| Torsemide | Generic | 282 | 86 | $5,080 |
| Labetalol Hcl | Generic | 268 | 75 | $12,745 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | Generic | 250 | 70 | $4,902 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 165 | 47 | $806 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 158 | 48 | $1,839 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | Generic | 130 | 33 | $19,738 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 118 | 39 | $1,413 |
| Allopurinol | Generic | 101 | 38 | $1,059 |
| Farxiga (Dapagliflozin Propanediol) | Brand | 90 | 22 | $93,501 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie's medical specialty?
Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie practices Nephrology Physician in High Point, NC.
Where does Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie practice?
Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie practices at 635 N Main St, High Point, NC 272605017. Office phone: 3368870038.
What is Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie's NPI?
Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518921188, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Benjamin Igwemezie commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Urinalysis, manual test (HCPCS 81002). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.