Physician Profile
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D., MPH
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Erekosima
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D., MPH practices internal medicine in Silver Spring, MD. Nkiruka is also listed as specializing in allergy & immunology. According to Medicare claims data, Nkiruka cared for 161 Medicare patients across 405 services. The services billed most often include professional service for multiple injections of allergen, established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more, and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
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Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (301) 879-7700
- Email not available
Practice Locations
2415 MUSGROVE RD SUITE 107
Silver Spring, MD 20904
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Internal Medicine generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
- High blood pressure
- High cholesterol
Digestive and liver
- Acid reflux
- Fatty liver disease
- IBS
Endocrine, blood, and bone
- Gout
Infectious disease
- Shingles
Kidney and urinary
- Chronic kidney disease
- Enlarged prostate
Respiratory
- Acute bronchitis
- Asthma
- COPD
Blood & Circulation
- Blood clots
Blood disorders
- Anemia
Brain & Nerves
- Alzheimer's disease
Brain and nerves
- Vertigo
Cardiac and vascular
- AFib
Digestive
- Diverticulitis
Heart & Circulation
- Heart disease
Infections
- Impetigo
Kidney & Bladder
- Overactive Bladder and Leakage
Lungs & Breathing
- Sleep apnea
Mental Health
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Insomnia and Sleep Problems
Neurologic and behavioral
- Depression
- Migraines
Pain
- Back pain
Rheumatologic and pain
- Osteoarthritis
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive and evaluation
- Medication management
- Post-hospital transitional care
Screening and diagnostic testing
- EKG
- Spirometry
Bones & Joints
- Trigger Point Injections
Brain and nerves
- Epley Maneuver
Cancer screening
- Colon Cancer Screening Referral
- Mammogram Referral
Digestive
- Endoscopy
Exams & Consultations
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Heart & Circulation
- Blood Pressure Check
- Heart monitor
Heart health
- Cardiac Stress Test Referral
Imaging referral
- Abdominal Ultrasound Referral
Immunizations
- Tetanus shot
Lab tests
- Urinalysis
Lungs & Breathing
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Metabolic & Weight
- Weight Loss Injections and Medication
Minor procedures
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Office procedures
- Cryotherapy for skin lesions
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Skin biopsy
Office Procedures
- Skin Tag and Mole Removal
- Vitamin B12 Injections
- Wart Removal
Pain management
- Knee Joint Injection
Preventive & Routine Care
- Smoking cessation counseling
Screenings & Diagnostics
- Bone Density Scan Referral
- Diabetes Screening and A1C Test
Sexual health
- STI Testing
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
405 services · 161 patients · 7 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional service for multiple injections of allergen | Treatment | 95117 |
128 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Test to measure expiratory airflow and volume | Treatment | 94010 |
72 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Administration and interpretation of patient-focused health risk assessment | Treatment | 96160 |
46 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more | Office visit | 99215 |
86 | More often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
| Prolonged office or other outpatient evaluation and management service(s) beyond the maximum required time of the primary procedure which has been selected using total time on the date of the primary service; each additional 15 minutes by the physician or | Billing code | G2212 |
39 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more | Office visit | 99205 |
19 | As often as other peers in Internal Medicine |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Internal Medicine |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
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Related specialists at this location 7
Clinically related specialties at the same address — the people this provider most likely works alongside.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other internists in Silver Spring 8
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 23 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Other 7
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2004 at Other 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Professional service for multiple injections of allergen 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What is Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.'s specialty?
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. is an internist in Silver Spring, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Internal Medicine”.
NPI registry
Where can I find Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.?
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. is listed at 2415 Musgrove Rd Suite 107, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.?
The number on file is (301) 879-7700. Guide.md cannot book appointments or pass on messages — please call the office directly.
NPI registry
What is Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.'s NPI number?
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier is 1447315536. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
What is Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D.'s education?
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. attended Other, graduating in 2004. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. been practicing?
Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. has 22 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2004, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. provides treatments such as professional service for multiple injections of allergen and test to measure expiratory airflow and volume, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Nkiruka U. Erekosima, M.D. confirmed this information?
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