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Dr. Constantine Chidiebube Chima , MD

Internal Medicine • Gallup, NM

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Constantine Chima, MD is a certified Internal Medicine practicing in Gallup, NM. With approximately 8 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2018, Dr. Chima delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 1551 S SECOND ST.

Dr. Chima maintains professional affiliations with Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services, Inc., High Desert Nephrology Associates Pllc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include dialysis services, subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least, dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older). Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

1551 S Second St

Gallup, NM 873015881

Telephone 5058637993
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2018

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Internal Medicine in Gallup, NM

Experienced Practitioner (5-10 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
8 Yrs -8.8 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 16.8 Yrs
State Avg: 23.5 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
32 Specialists

Practicing in Gallup, NM (808 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
25.0% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
69.3% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Chima (8 Years) 8 Yrs
Gallup Specialty Average (16.8 Years) 16.8 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2024)
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
90960 Dialysis services, 4 or more physician visits per month (20 years or older)
187 43 $1029.00 $336.23
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes
60 30 $258.60 $75.42
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes
28 15 $341.95 $113.51
90961 Dialysis services, 2-3 physician visits per month (20 years or older)
26 16 $858.00 $278.92
99238 Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less
20 18 $259.80 $77.15
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes
16 16 $350.10 $108.97
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes
15 15 $666.80 $165.85

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2024-08-24
Internal Medicine Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 207R00000X

State License NM MD2023-1278

A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 390200000X

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

High Desert Nephrology Associates Pllc

1551 S 2nd St, Gallup, NM 873015881

Phone: 5058637993

Rehoboth Mckinley Christian Health Care Services, Inc.

1901 Red Rock Dr, Gallup, NM 873015683

Phone: 5058637000

High Desert Nephrology Associates Pllc

1801 Red Rock Dr, Gallup, NM 873015655

Phone: 5058637993

Secondary Practice Locations

1 Baylor Plz

Houston, TX 770303498

Phone: 7137984951

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

6 Associated Practitioners
Dr. Marjorie Murphy , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1356388334

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Kingsley Onuoha , MD

Internal Medicine

NPI 1497384853

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Oladipo Adeniyi , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1497733810

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Rakesh Patel , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1508069725

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. James Whitfield , MD

Internal Medicine - Nephrology

NPI 1639141443

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Alan Philips , PA

Physician Assistant

NPI 1982718508

Physician Assistant

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Business Mailing Address August 24, 2024

Registered at 1551 S SECOND ST, GALLUP, NM 873015881 (Tel: 5058637993)

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Updated Practice Location April 04, 2024

Registered at 1551 S SECOND ST, GALLUP, NM 873015881 (Tel: 5058637993)

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Updated Business Mailing Address April 04, 2024

Registered at 5821 KANSAS ST, HOUSTON, TX 770071005 (Tel: 9735101964)

NPI Profile Active June 27, 2019

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

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Updated Practice Location June 27, 2019

Registered at 701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554151623 (Tel: 6128736963)

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Updated Business Mailing Address June 27, 2019

Registered at 701 PARK AVE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 554151623 (Tel: 6128736963)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated June 27, 2019

Recorded as CONSTANTINE CHIMA, MD

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) June 27, 2019

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 27, 2019

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1245891316
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 27, 2019
Last Update: August 24, 2024
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

1551 S Second St

Gallup, NM 873015881

Phone: 5058637993

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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