Chuka Nchekwube, MD
NPI 1659833309 · Family Medicine Physician · South Holland, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chuka Nchekwube, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in South Holland, IL (NPI 1659833309).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1659833309
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 125.075173 (IL)
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
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
237 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 | 100 | $129 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 77 | $8 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 25 | $17 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 20 | $161 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 15 | $84 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $8–$161 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 73 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 368 | 140 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 319 | 110 |
| Losartan Potassium | 157 | 54 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | 130 | 45 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 102 | 39 |
| Lisinopril | 94 | 30 |
| Metformin Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$555 across 22 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 (2)
- 4440 W 95th StOak Lawn, IL 60453-2600Phone: (708) 684-8000
- 9555 South 52nd AveSuite FOak Lawn, IL 60453-3054Phone: (708) 422-5700Fax: (708) 634-0927
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-02
- Last updated
- 2022-10-24
- Certified
- 2022-10-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chuka Nchekwube's NPI number?
- Chuka Nchekwube's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1659833309, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chuka Nchekwube's specialty?
- Chuka Nchekwube is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chuka Nchekwube located?
- Chuka Nchekwube's practice location on file with NPPES is 100 W 162nd St, South Holland, IL 60473-2003.
- What is Chuka Nchekwube's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chuka Nchekwube is (708) 730-2200.
- Does Chuka Nchekwube accept Medicare?
- Chuka Nchekwube is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chuka Nchekwube's NPI active?
- Yes — Chuka Nchekwube's NPI (1659833309) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.