NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Infectious Disease Physician NPI 1962494377 MD
Verify on CMS → Chukwuemeka Chima, MD
Infectious Disease Physician in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 8,537 in Infectious Disease 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
2K
Medicare Part D claims · 343 beneficiaries · Infectious Disease Physician avg: 807
Generic prescribing
62%
generic claims · 38% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
80.2/100
▼ 3 pts below national avg 83.5 · Above neutral
Industry payments
$3.2K
138 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2024
What the federal data shows
Chukwuemeka Chima, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 - below the 83.5 national average - and filed 1,817 Medicare Part D claims in 2024.
- 80.2/100
- MIPS score · -3 vs avg
- 2K
- Part D claims, 2024
- 62%
- 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.
Federal trust snapshot
What official records show about Chukwuemeka Chima, MD
Federal records show an active NPI with both Medicare prescribing volume and a measured CMS quality score — objective registry data, not patient reviews.
- Verified
NPI registry status
Active listing in the CMS National Provider Identifier Registry (NPI 1962494377), first enumerated 08/22/2005.
Source: CMS NPPES
- Reported
Medicare Part D participation
Filed 1,817 Medicare Part D prescription claims in the 2023 CMS public use file — indicates active Medicare prescribing participation.
Source: CMS Part D Prescriber PUF
- Reported
CMS quality reporting (MIPS)
Reported a CMS MIPS final score of 80.2/100 in the Quality Payment Program — a federal quality measure, not a patient review.
Source: CMS Quality Payment Program
- Reported
Board certification signal
Heuristic suggests board-certified status based on ABMS-eligible specialty taxonomy plus active CMS participation signals — not a direct ABMS verification.
- Reported
Industry payment transparency
$3.2K in reported industry payments (138 transfers) in 2024 under the federal Sunshine Act — disclosed transfers of value, not a quality rating.
Source: CMS Open Payments
- Not in federal data
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CMS NPPES provider registry desk
NPI 1962494377 · Infectious Disease Physician
NPI-10 · ENUM-LEGACY · TAX-MID · MIPS-BELOW · RX-MID · BOOK-THIN · PHOTO-FINISH
- NPI-10 1962494377
- ENUM-LEGACY 2005
- TAX-MID 9K Infectious Disease
- MIPS-BELOW 80.2/100
- RX-MID 1,817
- BOOK-THIN 214 in North Carolina
- PHOTO-FINISH Julieta Sanchez-Ruiz · ±0.0
MIPS final-score neighbourhood
Same-specialty nationwide peers by CMS final score, not geographic proximity
- Chima · this pro…
Chima · this provider
80.2 MIPS pts
- Reema Andrade · …
Reema Andrade
80.2 MIPS pts
- Julieta Sanchez-…
Julieta Sanchez-Ruiz
80.2 MIPS pts
- Mark Abbruzzese …
Mark Abbruzzese
80.2 MIPS pts
- Garabet Akoghlan…
Garabet Akoghlanian
80.2 MIPS pts
What this shows Nearest measured MIPS peers for this NUCC specialty (2023 performance year).
Chukwuemeka Chima, MD's MIPS score vs every measured U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure. Clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded.
80 ≥ 30th percentile 30% of 454,083 measured providers are in lower value bands
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more measured providers. 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.
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Source CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Chukwuemeka Chima, MD sits
This provider among infectious disease physician peers
Across the 2,130 infectious disease physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Chukwuemeka Chima, MD writes more Part D claims than 91% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 31% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Each dot is one infectious disease physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Chukwuemeka Chima, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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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 averagePrimary specialty
Infectious Disease Physician
Medicare Part D claims
1,817 125% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
80.2/100 3.3 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in North Carolina
How Infectious Disease Physician compares to other specialties among North Carolina providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Chukwuemeka Chima, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Infectious Disease Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 80.2/100
- vs 83.5 national avg · 2023 performance year
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).
Practice Address
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
Measured-score avg: 83.5
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 38.0%
Infectious Disease Physician average
38% brand-name claims vs 62% generic, on 1,817 2024 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 2024.
1,817
Total Claims
$3.0M
Total Drug Cost
343
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 1,969.867
- Total Day Supply
- 47,974
- Brand vs Generic
- 38% brand / 62% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2.9M
- Generic Drug Cost
- $78K
- Antibiotic Claims
- 737
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 67.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 2.93
- Gender Split
- 59% female / 41% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 119, 65-74: 130, 75-84: 69, 85+: 25
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2024. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Chukwuemeka Chima, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2024
- Doxycycline Hyclate
Doxycycline Hyclate
200 claims
- Biktarvy
Biktarvy
194 claims
- Dovato
Dovato
125 claims
- Azithromycin 55
Azithromycin
55 claims
- Cefdinir 52
Cefdinir
52 claims
- Cephalexin 48
Cephalexin
48 claims
- Amoxicillin-Clavul… 46
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass
46 claims
- Fluconazole 46
Fluconazole
46 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 200 |
| Biktarvy Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Ala | 194 |
| Dovato Dolutegravir Sodium/Lamivudine | 125 |
| Azithromycin | 55 |
| Cefdinir | 52 |
| Cephalexin | 48 |
| Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav | 46 |
| Fluconazole | 46 |
| Odefsey Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Ala | 44 |
| Symtuza Darunavir/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alaf | 44 |
* 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.
8,537
Infectious Disease Physician Providers in US
54
States with Infectious Disease Physician
807
Avg Claims per Provider
Chukwuemeka Chima, MD's 1,817 claims are above the specialty average of 807.
Nationwide Infectious Disease Physician peers with similar MIPS or enrollment year
Two federal-record peer sets for Chima, both outside North Carolina so the neighborhoods are not geographic containment.
Similar MIPS final score
Nearest same-specialty clinicians by CMS MIPS final score (80.2 here).
Same NPPES enumeration year (2005)
Same-specialty clinicians who entered the NPI registry in the same calendar year, outside this state.
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.
One of 214 Infectious Disease Physician providers enrolled in North Carolina, 5 are shown here.
Sonali Advani
M.B.B.S., MPH
Durham, NC
Dr. Abayomi Agbebi
M.D.
Salisbury, NC
Dr. Barbara Alexander
M.D.
Durham, NC
Dr. Meera Alexander
MD
Greenville, NC
Dr. William Alexander
MD
Cary, NC
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 2024, Chukwuemeka Chima, MD wrote 1,817 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3.0M in drug costs for 343 beneficiaries.
What is Chukwuemeka Chima, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Chukwuemeka Chima, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 80.2/100 (Quality: 43.9, Cost: 78.2). The average MIPS Final Score across the 454,083 clinicians with at least one published category score is 83.5; clinicians whose score CMS assigned without scoring any category are excluded from that average. 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 38% brand-name and 62% generic drugs by claim count, with $2.9M in brand drug costs.
How many Infectious Disease Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 8,537 Infectious Disease Physician providers across 54 states in the US. The average Infectious Disease Physician provider writes 807 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Chukwuemeka Chima, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2024 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 1,817 Part D claims and 343 Medicare beneficiaries in 2024. 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
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 (2024). 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 August 2026 (NPPES) / 2024 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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