Chima Ekwueme, APRN
NPI 1356998280 · Family Nurse Practitioner · Jacksonville, FL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chima Ekwueme, APRN is a Family Nurse Practitioner provider in Jacksonville, FL (NPI 1356998280).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356998280
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- APRN
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- APRN11003218 (FL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
6 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
559 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 160 | $107 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 148 | $2 |
| Ultrasound Measurement of Bladder Capacity After Voiding51798 | 102 | $11 |
| Simple Insertion of Temporary Bladder Tube51702 | 50 | $51 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 38 | $140 |
| Simple Change of Bladder Tube51705 | 32 | $80 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 14 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Tamsulosin Hcl | 236 | 88 |
| Solifenacin Succinate | 70 | 29 |
| Alfuzosin Hclbrand: Alfuzosin Hcl Er | 65 | 23 |
| Sulfamethoxazole/Trimethoprimbrand: Sulfamethoxazole-Trimethoprim | 45 | 40 |
| Oxybutynin Chloridebrand: Oxybutynin Chloride Er | 44 | 17 |
| Terazosin Hcl | 41 | 13 |
| Finasteride |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$124 across 1 record (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
- 2019-08-26
- Last updated
- 2025-06-26
- Certified
- 2025-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chima Ekwueme's NPI number?
- Chima Ekwueme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356998280, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chima Ekwueme's specialty?
- Chima Ekwueme is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chima Ekwueme located?
- Chima Ekwueme's practice location on file with NPPES is 653 West 8th Street, Jacksonville, FL 32209-2042.
- What is Chima Ekwueme's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chima Ekwueme is (904) 744-7300.
- Does Chima Ekwueme accept Medicare?
- Chima Ekwueme is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chima Ekwueme's NPI active?
- Yes — Chima Ekwueme's NPI (1356998280) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.