Dr Uche G Iheme, MD - Medicare Internal Medicine in Bedford, OH

Dr Uche G Iheme, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine" physician in Bedford, Ohio. He graduated from medical school in 1985 and has 39 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Internal Medicine. He is a member of the group practice Cleveland Clinic Foundation and his current practice location is 88 Center Rd, Suite 130, Bedford, Ohio. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (216) 383-0100.

Dr Uche G Iheme is licensed to practice in Ohio (license number 35075383) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1356351928.

Contact Information

Dr Uche G Iheme, MD
88 Center Rd, Suite 130,
Bedford, OH 44146-2700
(216) 383-0100
(440) 232-3147

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Uche G Iheme
GenderMale
SpecialityInternal Medicine
Experience39 Years
Location88 Center Rd, Bedford, Ohio
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Dr Uche G Iheme graduated from medical school in 1985
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1356351928
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 08/08/2006
  • Last Update Date: 05/08/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709849961
  • Enrollment ID: I20041109000156

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Uche G Iheme such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1356351928NPI-NPPES
2155608MedicaidOH

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 35075383 (Ohio)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Cleveland ClinicCleveland, OHHospital
South Pointe HospitalWarrensville heights, OHHospital
Euclid HospitalEuclid, OHHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Cleveland Clinic Foundation18502035555690

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Uche G Iheme allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679525919
PECOS PAC ID: 1850203555
Enrollment ID: O20031103000049

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Uche G Iheme is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Uche G Iheme, MD
Po Box 74113,
Cleveland, OH 44194-4113

Ph: (216) 383-6776
Dr Uche G Iheme, MD
88 Center Rd, Suite 130,
Bedford, OH 44146-2700

Ph: (216) 383-0100

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