Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chinelo Animalu, MD
Infectious Disease Physician (CMS: Infectious Disease) · Memphis, TN
- NPI 1881858165
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 73.7 / 100 · 2023
- 11 yrs in practice
- Female
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Suite 370
Memphis, TN 381043519
(901) 758-7888
fax (901) 387-5153 - Mailing address
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1211 Union Ave Ste 330
Memphis, TN 381046655
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- July 2008 — 18 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- April 14, 2025
- Year of graduation
- 2015 — 11 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RI0200X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Tennessee #50126
- Medicaid (3)
- TN #Q014407 · MS #05087052 · AR #210841001
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1881858165. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
754
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$86,773
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 479 | 109 | $111 | |
G0408 |
Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth | 127 | 60 | $97 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 68 | 67 | $158 | |
G0427 |
Telehealth consultation, emergency department or initial inpatient, typically 70 minutes or more communicating with the patient via telehealth | 48 | 47 | $172 | |
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 32 | 31 | $74 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 10 peers in this city , average services per provider: 194. This provider delivers 3.9× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$107
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $107.00 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
39
Patients
0
Total drug cost
$13,552
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daptomycin | Generic | 15 | 0 | $7,827 |
| Cefepime Hcl | Generic | 13 | 0 | $4,259 |
| Vancomycin Hcl | Generic | 11 | 0 | $1,467 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chinelo Animalu's medical specialty?
Dr. Chinelo Animalu practices Infectious Disease Physician in Memphis, TN.
Where does Dr. Chinelo Animalu practice?
Dr. Chinelo Animalu practices at 1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Memphis, TN 381043519. Office phone: 9017587888.
What is Dr. Chinelo Animalu's NPI?
Dr. Chinelo Animalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881858165, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chinelo Animalu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chinelo Animalu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chinelo Animalu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Follow-up inpatient consultation, complex, physicians typically spend 35 minutes communicating with the patient via telehealth (HCPCS G0408); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.