# Esther E Ikuru, MD

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/doctor/esther-ikuru-md-1801078506
NPI: 1801078506
Data source: CMS NPI Registry (DAC), refreshed monthly

## Quick facts

Esther E Ikuru, MD is a hospitalist based in Highlands, NC practicing at Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation with NPI 1801078506.

## Profile

- Primary specialty: Hospitalist
- Secondary specialties: INTERNAL MEDICINE
- Credential: MD
- Gender: Female
- Graduation year: 2004
- NPI: 1801078506 ([NPPES record](https://npiregistry.cms.hhs.gov/provider-view/1801078506))

## Practice and contact

- Practice name: Hospital Physician Services - Southeast Professional Corporation
- Address: 190 Hospital Dr, Highlands, NC, 287417600
- Phone: (828) 526-1200
- Group practice size: 804 members

## Insurance accepted (9 networks)

This provider is in network with the following insurance carriers, based on federal Transparency in Coverage filings and FHIR provider directories:

- [Cigna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/cigna) — 18 plans
- [UnitedHealthcare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/unitedhealthcare) — 13 plans
- [Aetna](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/aetna) — 11 plans
- [Humana](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/humana) — 11 plans
- [BCBS North Carolina](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/bcbs-north-carolina) — 4 plans
- [UMR](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/umr) — 4 plans
- [Oxford Health Plans (UHC)](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/oxford-health-plans-uhc) — 2 plans
- [Highmark BCBS Pennsylvania](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/highmark-bcbs-pennsylvania) — 1 plan
- [Medicare](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/insurance/medicare) — 1 plan

To verify a specific plan covers Esther E Ikuru, use the [OurHealthNetwork Insurance Matcher](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/tools/insurance-matcher?npis=1801078506).

## Industry payments disclosure (CMS Open Payments)

Per CMS Open Payments data (most recent year 2024), this provider has received 3 disclosed payments from medical industry sources totaling approximately $84.

Largest disclosed payer: Gilead Sciences, Inc. ($61 cumulative).

Source: CMS Open Payments program (federal financial-transparency dataset). Industry payment disclosures do not imply any wrongdoing; many are legitimate consulting fees, research support, or speaker honoraria.

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