Valentine Chikwendu, MD
NPI 1356439798 · Cardiovascular Disease Physician · Minot, ND
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Valentine Chikwendu, MD is a Cardiovascular Disease Physician provider in Minot, ND (NPI 1356439798).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356439798
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Cardiovascular Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 9963 (ND)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
19 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
4,233 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,417 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 791 | $93 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 523 | $65 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 219 | $8 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 125 | $75 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 74 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 704 | 192 |
| Furosemide | 468 | 119 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 431 | 120 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 392 | 99 |
| Spironolactone | 349 | 96 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 347 | 79 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 400 Burdick Expy EMinot, ND 58701-4768Phone: (701) 857-7388Fax: (701) 857-7342
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-10-11
- Last updated
- 2025-09-23
- Certified
- 2025-09-23
Frequently asked questions
- What is Valentine Chikwendu's NPI number?
- Valentine Chikwendu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356439798, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Valentine Chikwendu's specialty?
- Valentine Chikwendu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Cardiovascular Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Valentine Chikwendu located?
- Valentine Chikwendu's practice location on file with NPPES is 2305 37th Ave Sw, Minot, ND 58701-7669.
- What is Valentine Chikwendu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Valentine Chikwendu is (701) 857-5000.
- Does Valentine Chikwendu accept Medicare?
- Valentine Chikwendu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Valentine Chikwendu's NPI active?
- Yes — Valentine Chikwendu's NPI (1356439798) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-09-23.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.