Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu
Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu is a Nephrology Internal Medicine specialist based in High Point, NC with over 29 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Patients across NC can see Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu in person in High Point or via virtual visit — no travel required. He has been practicing since 2007 — over 29 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have hypertension, high cholesterol, and kidney disease.
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 92% of reporting doctors in North Carolina
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
Older · 1508dNPPES updated 2022-04-07 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at North Carolina Medical Board
Contact & Location
Practice Location
4515 Premier Dr Ste 403, High Point, NC 27265-8357
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better95.6%
North Carolina avg: 83.1 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+12.8 pts)
Top 8% of reporting doctors in North CarolinaHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
279
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
304
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,793
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $78k
Percentile rankings compared against 1,349 reporting peers in North Carolina.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Chronic Kidney Disease.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+45%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+23%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
The heart cannot pump blood efficiently enough to meet the body's needs
US avg: 22.5%↑ More patients than average (+14%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$264 received from industry
3 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Apr 6, 2022
Self-reported via NPPES
29 years in practice
Experienced
Nephrologists treat kidney diseases including chronic kidney disease, kidney failure requiring dialysis, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, and electrolyte disorders. They manage dialysis access and kidney transplant follow-up.
Taxonomy: 207RN0300X
Mailing address
100 Kimel Forest Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6074
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, kidney care follow-ups — no travel to High Point required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu
NPI records show Dr. Nwobu as active with telehealth listed in High Point, NC. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (336) 802-2930.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Ikechukwu Onyekachi Nwobu
Practice Location
4515 Premier Dr Ste 403, High Point, NC 27265-8357
Mailing Address
100 Kimel Forest Dr, Winston Salem, NC 27103-6074
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