Vince Chukwukelu, MD
NPI 1386149425 · Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician · Macon, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Sports Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Vince Chukwukelu, MD is a Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician provider in Macon, GA (NPI 1386149425).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1386149425
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 010544 (GA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
8 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
636 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Aspiration And/Or Injection of Fluid Large Joint Using Ultrasound Guidance20611 | 170 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 110 | $129 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 103 | $168 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 99 | $89 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 33 | $34 |
| X-Ray of Knee, 4 Or More Views73564 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Diclofenac Sodium | 175 | 113 |
| Meloxicam | 125 | 102 |
| Prednisone | 28 | 28 |
| Ibuprofen | 25 | 18 |
| Naproxen | 23 | 19 |
| Methylprednisolone | 20 | 20 |
| Baclofen | 14 | 12 |
| Gabapentin | 14 | — |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$32 across 2 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
- 2018-03-29
- Last updated
- 2022-06-27
- Certified
- 2022-06-27
Frequently asked questions
- What is Vince Chukwukelu's NPI number?
- Vince Chukwukelu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1386149425, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Vince Chukwukelu's specialty?
- Vince Chukwukelu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Sports Medicine (Family Medicine) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Vince Chukwukelu located?
- Vince Chukwukelu's practice location on file with NPPES is 3780 Eisenhower Pkwy, Macon, GA 31206-0800.
- What is Vince Chukwukelu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Vince Chukwukelu is (478) 633-5550.
- Does Vince Chukwukelu accept Medicare?
- Vince Chukwukelu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Vince Chukwukelu's NPI active?
- Yes — Vince Chukwukelu's NPI (1386149425) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-06-27.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.