Internal Medicine, Nephrology · High Point, NC
NPI
1518921188
Since 2006
Specialty
Internal Medicine, Nephrology
Code 207RN0300X
Group practices
1
Medicare group memberships
Hospitals
4
Hospital affiliations
635 N Main St
High Point, NC, 27260
Phone (336) 887-0038
Groups this clinician bills Medicare through
Medicare paid, 2024
$124K
1,299 services
Medicare patients, 2024
213
Average age 74
Drug cost, 2024
$581K
3,060 prescriptions
Company payments, 2025
$626
From 9 companies
Procedures and visits billed to Original Medicare, 2024
In 2024, the most common Medicare service billed by Benjamin M Igwemezie was code 99233 (hospital e&m - subsequent), 495 times for 95 patients. In total Benjamin M Igwemezie billed 1,299 services in 9 codes, and Medicare paid $124K.
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Official US government data: the national provider registry and Medicare enrollment records, linked by NPI. Last update of this record: 2008-05-20.
| Setting |
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| Services |
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| Patients |
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| Paid per service |
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| Medicare paid |
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| 99233 Hospital E&M - Subsequent | Facility | 495 | 95 | $87.56 | $43K |
| 99214 Office E&M - Established | Office | 250 | 111 | $84.09 | $21K |
| 81002 Clinical Chemistry | Office | 212 | 104 | $3.41 | $723 |
| 90961 ESRD Related Services (not dialysis) | Office | 163 | 22 | $213.21 | $35K |
| 99223 Hospital E&M - Initial | Facility | 122 | 82 | $122.77 | $15K |
| 99204 Office E&M - New | Office | 16 | 16 | $115.71 | $1,851 |
| 90962 ESRD Related Services (not dialysis) | Office | 11 | 11 | $150.20 | $1,652 |
By year: 2022 $201K for 1,835 services; 2023 $148K for 1,419 services; 2024 $124K for 1,299 services.
Lab tests billed to Medicare, 2024
| Test code | Tests | Patients | Paid per test | Medicare paid |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81002 Clinical Chemistry | 212 | 104 | $3.41 | $723 |
Medicare prescription drug claims, 2024
In 2024, the drug Benjamin M Igwemezie prescribed most often to Medicare patients was Amlodipine Besylate, with 346 prescriptions and refills. In total Benjamin M Igwemezie wrote 3,060 Medicare prescriptions that cost $581K.
| Drug | Claims | 30-day fills | Patients | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate Generic | 346 | 946 | 105 | $1,888 |
| Labetalol Hcl Generic | 268 | 656 | 67 | $6,818 |
| Torsemide Generic | 206 | 511 | 77 | $3,357 |
| Hydralazine Hcl Generic | 200 | 482 | 57 | $2,737 |
| Losartan Potassium Generic | 171 | 435 | 48 | $1,580 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide Generic | 152 | 376 | 48 | $785 |
| Farxiga Dapagliflozin Propanediol | 131 | 177 | 26 | $97K |
| Sevelamer Carbonate Generic | 117 | 223 | 43 | $16K |
| Allopurinol Generic | 114 | 302 | 32 | $839 |
| Calcitriol Generic | 101 | 193 | 26 | $1,527 |
| Metoprolol Succinate Generic | 96 | 263 | 32 | $1,298 |
| Lisinopril Generic | 81 | 219 | 26 | $603 |
| Amiloride Hcl Generic | 76 | 141 | 19 | $1,090 |
| Furosemide Generic | 66 | 155 | 21 | $157 |
| Isosorbide Mononitrate Er Isosorbide Mononitrate | 62 | 145 | 13 | $643 |
Brand drugs: 406 claims; generic drugs: 2,654 claims.
Money and other things of value reported by the companies
In 2025, drug and medical device companies paid Benjamin M Igwemezie $626 ($626 in general payments such as food, travel and fees) from 9 companies. The largest payer was Amgen Inc. with $268.
| Company | Payments | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. AMGN | 13 | $268 |
| Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation NVS | 10 | $204 |
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP AZN | 3 | $48.18 |
| Travere Therapeutics, Inc. TVTX | 3 | $28.98 |
| Vifor Pharma, Inc. | 1 | $17.71 |
| Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc. BAYN.DE | 1 | $15.83 |
| Calliditas Therapeutics US Inc. | 1 | $15.27 |
| ANI Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ANIP | 1 | $14.08 |
| Ardelyx, Inc. ARDX | 1 | $14 |
Official US government data on Original Medicare services, Medicare prescription drug plans and the payments drug and device companies must report. Services with fewer than 11 patients and drugs with fewer than 11 claims are not published. Procedure codes are shown by number with their public category.