Chinelo Animalu, MD
NPI 1881858165 · Infectious Disease Physician · Memphis, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chinelo Animalu, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in Memphis, TN (NPI 1881858165).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1881858165
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 50126 (TN)
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
17 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
841 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 50 Minutes99233 | 425 | $104 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 151 | $70 |
| Follow-Up Inpatient Consultation, Complex, Physicians Typically Spend 35 Minutes Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0408 | 118 | $96 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 68 | $150 |
| Telehealth Consultation, Emergency Department Or Initial Inpatient, Typically 70 Minutes Or More Communicating With the Patient Via TelehealthG0427 | 53 | $171 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$107 across 1 record (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
- 2008-07-15
- Last updated
- 2025-04-14
- Certified
- 2025-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chinelo Animalu's NPI number?
- Chinelo Animalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1881858165, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chinelo Animalu's specialty?
- Chinelo Animalu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chinelo Animalu located?
- Chinelo Animalu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1325 Eastmoreland Ave, Memphis, TN 38104-3519.
- What is Chinelo Animalu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chinelo Animalu is (901) 758-7888.
- Does Chinelo Animalu accept Medicare?
- Chinelo Animalu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chinelo Animalu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chinelo Animalu's NPI (1881858165) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.