NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician NPI 1821580101 MD
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Brooklyn, New York.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 7,852 in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
298
Medicare Part D claims · 101 beneficiaries · Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
44%
generic claims · 45% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$110.54
5 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Chinyere Agu, MD filed 298 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician in Brooklyn, New York, prescribing 44% generic.
- 298
- Part D claims, 2023
- 44%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Chinyere Agu, MD's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
298 49th percentile higher than 49% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Chinyere Agu, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 3 hospital affiliations - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Chinyere Agu, MD?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
Medicare Part D claims
298 89% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in New York
How Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.
Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).
Chinyere Agu, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider holding MD credentials at 32 GEORGETOWN LN, Brooklyn, NY, 11234, with a listed phone of (347) 978-6522. NPI 1821580101 was issued on 06/03/2018.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 298 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 101 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $145K in drug spend, split 45% brand-name and 44% generic by claim count.
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 7,852 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 2,639 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline.
Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist, always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.
Practice Address
Provider Details
| NPI | 1821580101 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 06/03/2018 |
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Chinyere Agu, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" - a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.
According to CMS billing records, Chinyere Agu, MD is affiliated with 3 Medicare-billing facilities.
BE Well Primary Health Care Center LLC
Brooklyn, NY
Hillside Polymedic Diagnostic And Treatment Center Inc
Jamaica, NY
University Physicians OF Brooklyn, Inc.
Brooklyn, NY
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Industry payments received (2024) - CMS Open Payments transparency data
The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for Chinyere Agu, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$111
Largest payer
PUMA BIOTECHNOLOGY, INC.
Most common payment type
Food and Beverage
Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias, they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.
License & disciplinary context - New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report
Aggregate state board data only, NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Chinyere Agu, MD. To verify Chinyere Agu, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases
NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Chinyere Agu, MD - brand share 45.0%
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician average
45% brand-name claims vs 44% generic, on 298 2023 Medicare Part D claims.
The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.
Medicare Part D Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.
298
Total Claims
$145K
Total Drug Cost
101
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 642
- Total Day Supply
- 19,038
- Brand vs Generic
- 45% brand / 44% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $131K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $12K
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 69.0 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.83
- Gender Split
- 68% female / 32% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chinyere Agu, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Jardiance
Jardiance
22 claims
- Trulicity
Trulicity
22 claims
- Levothyroxine Sodium
Levothyroxine Sodium
14 claims
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
11 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
11 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Jardiance Empagliflozin | 22 |
| Trulicity Dulaglutide | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 14 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 11 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 11 |
| Lantus Solostar "Insulin Glargine | N/A |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
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Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Overview
How Chinyere Agu, MD fits within the Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician landscape nationally.
7,852
Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in US
54
States with Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician
2,639
Avg Claims per Provider
Chinyere Agu, MD's 298 claims are below the specialty average of 2,639.
Nearby Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician Providers in New York
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Agu.
Dr. Zinoviy Abelev
MD
Long Island City, NY
Dr. Jill Abelseth
M.D.
Albany, NY
Dr. Sherley Abraham
M.D.
New York, NY
Dr. Jennifer Abrams
DO
Brooklyn, NY
Dr. Naim Abrar
M.D.
Riverhead, NY
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chinyere Agu, MD's specialty? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD specializes in Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician and practices in Brooklyn, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does Chinyere Agu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Chinyere Agu, MD wrote 298 Medicare Part D claims totaling $145K in drug costs for 101 beneficiaries.
Where is Chinyere Agu, MD located? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD is located at 32 GEORGETOWN LN, Brooklyn, NY, 11234. Phone: (347) 978-6522.
What is Chinyere Agu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1821580101, issued on 06/03/2018.
Does Chinyere Agu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD's prescribing is 45% brand-name and 44% generic drugs by claim count, with $131K in brand drug costs.
How many Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 7,852 Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism Physician provider writes 2,639 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chinyere Agu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Chinyere Agu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Jardiance, Trulicity, Levothyroxine Sodium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Chinyere Agu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 298 Part D claims and 101 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Chinyere Agu, MD's credentials? ▼
Chinyere Agu, MD's NPI is 1821580101 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.
Data Sources
View source datasets and methodology notes
- Provider Directory
- CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
- Specialty Classification
- NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
- Prescribing Data
- CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
- Limitations
- Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.
See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.
Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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