Joanna Chikwe, M.D.
NPI 1467601187 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · West Hollywood, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Joanna Chikwe, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in West Hollywood, CA (NPI 1467601187).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1467601187
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- SFP000040 (CA)
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
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
128 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Repair of Mitral Valve With Artificial Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33426 | 30 | $2,167 |
| Radical Reconstruction of Mitral Valve on Heart-Lung Machine33427 | 23 | $2,366 |
| Partial Destruction and Reconstruction of Right Upper Heart Chamber33257 | 21 | $579 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance During Surgery76998 | 20 | $48 |
| Harvest of Vein Using an Endoscope33508 | 17 | $16 |
| Coronary Artery Bypass Using Artery Graft, 1 Graft33533 | 17 | $1,691 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $16–$2,366 (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.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$193 across 3 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 1190 5th AveNew York, NY 10029-6503Phone: (212) 659-9490Fax: (212) 659-6818
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-09-18
- Last updated
- 2019-11-20
Frequently asked questions
- What is Joanna Chikwe's NPI number?
- Joanna Chikwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467601187, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Joanna Chikwe's specialty?
- Joanna Chikwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Joanna Chikwe located?
- Joanna Chikwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048-1804.
- What is Joanna Chikwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Joanna Chikwe is (310) 423-5000.
- Does Joanna Chikwe accept Medicare?
- Joanna Chikwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Joanna Chikwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Joanna Chikwe's NPI (1467601187) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-11-20.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.