Peter Chukwu, MD
NPI 1700445400 · Hospitalist Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Peter Chukwu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1700445400).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700445400
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MT218023 (PA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
608 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 454 | $162 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 121 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 33 | $74 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $74–$162 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1500 Lansdowne AveDarby, PA 19023-1200Phone: (610) 237-4000
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-06-07
- Last updated
- 2023-04-20
- Certified
- 2023-04-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Peter Chukwu's NPI number?
- Peter Chukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700445400, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Peter Chukwu's specialty?
- Peter Chukwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Peter Chukwu located?
- Peter Chukwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4810.
- What is Peter Chukwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Peter Chukwu is (803) 936-7372.
- Does Peter Chukwu accept Medicare?
- Peter Chukwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Peter Chukwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Peter Chukwu's NPI (1700445400) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.