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

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
500 Jefferson St
Whiteville, NC 284723634
(910) 642-1776

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
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

Food and Beverage
$36

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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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.