Ijeoma Chinwuba, M.D.
NPI 1447638119 · Ophthalmology Physician · Golden Valley, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Ophthalmology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ijeoma Chinwuba, M.D. is a Ophthalmology Physician provider in Golden Valley, MN (NPI 1447638119).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1447638119
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Ophthalmology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 82877 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
11 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
810 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 344 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 129 | $124 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 84 | $107 |
| Imaging of Retina92134 | 67 | $40 |
| Exam of Visual Field With Extended Testing92083 | 60 | $63 |
| Imaging of Optic Nerve92133 | 48 | $34 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Latanoprost | 244 | 70 |
| Neomycin/Polymyxin B/Dexamethabrand: Neomycin-Polymyxin-Dexameth | 47 | 45 |
| Timolol Maleate | 43 | 17 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl | 41 | 13 |
| Dorzolamide Hcl/Timolol Maleatbrand: Dorzolamide-Timolol | 38 | 14 |
| Prednisolone Acetate | 35 | 27 |
| Cyclosporine | 34 | 16 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$264 across 2 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2015-05-13
- Last updated
- 2022-11-21
- Certified
- 2022-11-21
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ijeoma Chinwuba's NPI number?
- Ijeoma Chinwuba's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447638119, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ijeoma Chinwuba's specialty?
- Ijeoma Chinwuba is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Ophthalmology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ijeoma Chinwuba located?
- Ijeoma Chinwuba's practice location on file with NPPES is 8401 Golden Valley Rd Ste 100, Golden Valley, MN 55427-4488.
- What is Ijeoma Chinwuba's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ijeoma Chinwuba is (763) 416-7600.
- Does Ijeoma Chinwuba accept Medicare?
- Ijeoma Chinwuba is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ijeoma Chinwuba's NPI active?
- Yes — Ijeoma Chinwuba's NPI (1447638119) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-11-21.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.