Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Kelechi Aruogu
Internal Medicine Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Whiteville, NC
- NPI 1366790834
- Accepts Medicare
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
500 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723634
(910) 642-1776
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2012 — 14 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 8, 2018
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207R00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- North Carolina #2015-02213
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1366790834. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
705
Distinct HCPCS
6
Medicare allowed
$58,499
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 499 | 179 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 103 | 100 | $108 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 45 | 21 | $47 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 24 | 19 | $114 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 17 | 17 | $124 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 17 | 17 | $166 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in Whiteville Internal Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 169. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$36
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zoll Services LLC (A/K/A Zoll LifeCor Corp) | 2 | $36.11 |
By nature of payment
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Kelechi Aruogu's medical specialty?
Dr. Kelechi Aruogu practices Internal Medicine Physician in Whiteville, NC.
Where does Dr. Kelechi Aruogu practice?
Dr. Kelechi Aruogu practices at 500 Jefferson St, Whiteville, NC 284723634. Office phone: 9106421776.
What is Dr. Kelechi Aruogu's NPI?
Dr. Kelechi Aruogu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1366790834, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Kelechi Aruogu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Kelechi Aruogu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Kelechi Aruogu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99231). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.