2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1962494377 MD
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CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD

Infectious Disease Physician in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 268 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 816
Generic prescribing
66%
generic claims · 34% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2457/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$3.2K
138 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)

What the federal data shows

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2457/100 — below the 83.1 national average — and filed 1,085 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.

80.2457/100
MIPS score · -3 vs avg
1K
Part D claims, 2023
66%
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.

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician

CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023 — the federal quality measure

80 33rd percentile higher than 33% of 477,587 scored providers

0–10: 8,684 scored providers (2%). Below this entry. 10–20: 3,008 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 20–30: 3,069 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 30–40: 2,746 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 40–50: 2,928 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 50–60: 5,882 scored providers (1%). Below this entry. 60–70: 13,906 scored providers (3%). Below this entry. 70–80: 118,074 scored providers (25%). Below this entry. 80–90: 129,887 scored providers (27%). This entry sits in this band. 90–100: 189,403 scored providers (40%). Above this entry. This provider 0 100 every MIPS-scored clinician, bucketed by value

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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting — 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 CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD?

Near national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/22/2005

NPI 1962494377

Primary specialty

Infectious Disease Physician

Mid-sized

8,292 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,085 33% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 816

MIPS final score

80.2457/100 2.854299999999995% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in North Carolina

How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers

North Carolina providers

Infectious Disease Physician share within North Carolina

1. Infectious Disease Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Infectious Disease Physician share within North Carolina

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average

Near national average
MIPS Final Score
80.2457/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 80.2457/100 vs national avg 83.1

0%100%National avg83%80.2%
MIPS final score (Infectious Disease Physician) — 80.2457/100 vs national avg 83.1

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).

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Infectious Disease Physician provider holding MD credentials at 1774 METROMEDICAL DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304, with a listed phone of (910) 568-3903. NPI 1962494377 was issued on 08/22/2005. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what CHIMA most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 1,085 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 268 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $1.4 million in drug spend, split 34% brand-name and 66% generic by claim count. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 80.2457/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 43.8693, Cost 78.2213), compared with the national average of 83.1.

Infectious Disease Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 8,292 enrolled providers across 54 states and an average of 816 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

1774 METROMEDICAL DR
FAYETTEVILLE, NC 28304

Provider Details

NPI 1962494377
Specialty Infectious Disease Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/22/2005

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

80.2457
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
43.8693
Quality
78.2213
Cost

Reporting: Individual

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 CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$3.2K

Largest payer

ViiV Healthcare Company

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.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD — brand share 34.0%
Specialty average (est.)

34% brand-name claims vs 66% generic, on 1,085 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.

1,085
Total Claims
$1.4M
Total Drug Cost
268
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
1,139
Total Day Supply
24,340
Brand vs Generic
34% brand / 66% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$1.3M
Generic Drug Cost
$117K
Antibiotic Claims
507

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
65.1 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
2.94
Gender Split
57% female / 43% male
Age Distribution
<65: 110, 65-74: 107, 75-84: 38, 85+: 13

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

What CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Doxycycline Hyclate
91
Biktarvy
Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala
76
Dovato
Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine
75
Vancomycin Hcl
55
Daptomycin
48
Cefdinir
40
Meropenem
40
Odefsey
Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala
37
Azithromycin
32
Fluconazole
28

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Infectious Disease Physician Overview

How CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD fits within the Infectious Disease Physician landscape nationally.

8,292
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
816
Avg Claims per Provider

CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's 1,085 claims are above the specialty average of 816.

Nearby Infectious Disease Physician Providers in North Carolina

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in North Carolina, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as CHIMA.

Compare Infectious Disease Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's specialty?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD specializes in Infectious Disease Physician and practices in FAYETTEVILLE, North Carolina. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD wrote 1,085 Medicare Part D claims totaling $1.4M in drug costs for 268 beneficiaries.
What is CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2457/100 (Quality: 43.8693, Cost: 78.2213). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD located?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD is located at 1774 METROMEDICAL DR, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28304. Phone: (910) 568-3903.
What is CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's NPI number?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962494377, issued on 08/22/2005.
Does CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's prescribing is 34% brand-name and 66% generic drugs by claim count, with $1.3M in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 8,292 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 816 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Doxycycline Hyclate, Biktarvy, Dovato. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD accept Medicare?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,085 Part D claims and 268 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's credentials?
CHUKWUEMEKA CHIMA, MD's NPI is 1962494377 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

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.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
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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