Ndubisi Chikwem, MD, MS
NPI 1457855769 · Neurology Physician · New York, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ndubisi Chikwem, MD, MS is a Neurology Physician provider in New York, NY (NPI 1457855769).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457855769
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD, MS
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 314967 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
245 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 97 | $18 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 93 | $201 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 55 | $243 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $18–$243 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 9 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Donepezil Hcl | 145 | 60 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 78 | 30 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 57 | 19 |
| Galantamine Hbrbrand: Galantamine Er | 40 | — |
| Rivastigmine | 27 | — |
| Memantine Hclbrand: Memantine Hcl Er | 22 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl | 20 | 11 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-03-21
- Last updated
- 2025-07-24
- Certified
- 2025-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ndubisi Chikwem's NPI number?
- Ndubisi Chikwem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457855769, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ndubisi Chikwem's specialty?
- Ndubisi Chikwem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ndubisi Chikwem located?
- Ndubisi Chikwem's practice location on file with NPPES is 622 W 168th St, New York, NY 10032-3720.
- What is Ndubisi Chikwem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ndubisi Chikwem is (212) 305-6939.
- Does Ndubisi Chikwem accept Medicare?
- Ndubisi Chikwem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ndubisi Chikwem's NPI active?
- Yes — Ndubisi Chikwem's NPI (1457855769) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.