Ebere Chukwu, MD
NPI 1093908535 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Temple, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ebere Chukwu, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Temple, TX (NPI 1093908535).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1093908535
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2011-01652 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
268 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 148 | $133 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 53 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $93 |
| Evaluation of Lower Heart Chamber Assist Device93750 | 20 | $38 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 19 | $124 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $38–$133 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 24 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 301 | 88 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 279 | 72 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 274 | 71 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 256 | 63 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 107 | 39 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 95 | 26 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$6,332 across 31 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2007-08-18
- Last updated
- 2021-01-13
- Certified
- 2021-01-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ebere Chukwu's NPI number?
- Ebere Chukwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1093908535, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ebere Chukwu's specialty?
- Ebere Chukwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ebere Chukwu located?
- Ebere Chukwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2401 S 31st St, Temple, TX 76508-0001.
- What is Ebere Chukwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ebere Chukwu is (254) 724-2111.
- Does Ebere Chukwu accept Medicare?
- Ebere Chukwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ebere Chukwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ebere Chukwu's NPI (1093908535) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-01-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.