Chigozie Kalu
NPI 1497524888 · Nurse Practitioner · Toppenish, WA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chigozie Kalu is a Nurse Practitioner provider in Toppenish, WA (NPI 1497524888).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497524888
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- RN70002699 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
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
2 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
311 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 158 | $73 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 88 | $103 |
| Assessment of Emotional Or Behavioral Problems96127 | 19 | $4 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 18 | $9 |
| Automated Urinalysis Test81003 | 16 | $2 |
| Transitional Care Management Services for Problem of at Least Moderate Complexity99495 | 12 | $166 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 13 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Prednisone | 65 | 56 |
| Azithromycin | 58 | 55 |
| Cephalexin | 26 | 25 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 24 | — |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 22 | 21 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 20 | 20 |
| Ciprofloxacin Hcl | 20 | 19 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$20 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- Troy Family Practice285 Guthrie Dr.Troy, PA 16947Phone: (570) 297-4104
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-12-27
- Last updated
- 2025-10-16
- Certified
- 2025-10-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chigozie Kalu's NPI number?
- Chigozie Kalu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497524888, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chigozie Kalu's specialty?
- Chigozie Kalu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chigozie Kalu located?
- Chigozie Kalu's practice location on file with NPPES is 510 W 1st Ave, Toppenish, WA 98948-1564.
- What is Chigozie Kalu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chigozie Kalu is (509) 865-5600.
- Does Chigozie Kalu accept Medicare?
- Chigozie Kalu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chigozie Kalu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chigozie Kalu's NPI (1497524888) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-10-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.