Dexter Ezeagwu, MD
NPI 1790305027 · Hospitalist Physician · West Columbia, SC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Dexter Ezeagwu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in West Columbia, SC (NPI 1790305027).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1790305027
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
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 tenure25% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,190 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 830 | $73 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 152 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 118 | $122 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 40 | $46 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 26 | $76 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 31 | 22 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 26 | 13 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 22 | 18 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 21 | 16 |
| Furosemide | 21 | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 19 | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$33 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 720 Westview Dr SwAtlanta, GA 30310-1458Phone: (404) 756-1368Fax: (404) 756-1313
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-16
- Last updated
- 2024-01-16
- Certified
- 2024-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dexter Ezeagwu's NPI number?
- Dexter Ezeagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790305027, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Dexter Ezeagwu's specialty?
- Dexter Ezeagwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Dexter Ezeagwu located?
- Dexter Ezeagwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2720 Sunset Blvd, West Columbia, SC 29169-4810.
- What is Dexter Ezeagwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Dexter Ezeagwu is (803) 936-7372.
- Does Dexter Ezeagwu accept Medicare?
- Dexter Ezeagwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Dexter Ezeagwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Dexter Ezeagwu's NPI (1790305027) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-01-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.