Chinyere Agu, MD
NPI 1821580101 · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician · Brooklyn, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chinyere Agu, MD is a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider in Brooklyn, NY (NPI 1821580101).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1821580101
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 316474 (NY)
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
8 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
300 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 | 85 | $88 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 45 | $9 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 41 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 34 | $132 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 33 | $145 |
| 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 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Semaglutidebrand: Ozempic | 247 | 56 |
| Metformin Hcl | 186 | 71 |
| Sitagliptin Phosphatebrand: Januvia | 116 | 37 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 94 | 31 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 74 | 39 |
| Insulin Glargine,hum.rec.anlogbrand: Lantus Solostar | 61 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$111 across 5 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
- 2018-06-03
- Last updated
- 2024-01-16
- Certified
- 2024-01-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chinyere Agu's NPI number?
- Chinyere Agu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821580101, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chinyere Agu's specialty?
- Chinyere Agu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chinyere Agu located?
- Chinyere Agu's practice location on file with NPPES is 32 Georgetown Ln, Brooklyn, NY 11234-5742.
- What is Chinyere Agu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chinyere Agu is (347) 978-6522.
- Does Chinyere Agu accept Medicare?
- Chinyere Agu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chinyere Agu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chinyere Agu's NPI (1821580101) 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.