Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Joanna Chikwe, M.D.

Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (CMS: Thoracic Surgery) · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · West Hollywood, CA

  • NPI 1467601187
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 78.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 29 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
8700 Beverly Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 900481804
(310) 423-5000
Additional location
1190 5Th Ave
New York, NY 100296503
(212) 659-9490
fax (212) 659-6818
Mailing address
Po Box 512717
Los Angeles, CA 900510717

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2008 — 18 yrs on file
Profile last updated
November 20, 2019
Year of graduation
1997 — 29 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208G00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #SFP000040 · New York #PS45812
Medicaid
NY #03104405

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1467601187. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
78
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$116,438
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
33426 Repair of mitral valve with artificial valve on heart-lung machine 38 38 $2,327
33257 Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber 18 18 $610
33533 Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft 11 11 $1,485
76998 Ultrasonic guidance during surgery 11 11 $64

In context: peer comparison

Among 3 peers in West Hollywood Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.3× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$193
Transactions
3
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Atricure, INC. 2 $108.03
Intuitive Surgical, INC. 1 $84.95

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$193

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Joanna Chikwe's medical specialty?
Dr. Joanna Chikwe practices Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician in West Hollywood, CA.
Where does Dr. Joanna Chikwe practice?
Dr. Joanna Chikwe practices at 8700 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 900481804. Office phone: 3104235000.
What is Dr. Joanna Chikwe's NPI?
Dr. Joanna Chikwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1467601187, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Joanna Chikwe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Joanna Chikwe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Joanna Chikwe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Repair of mitral valve with artificial valve on heart-lung machine (HCPCS 33426); Partial destruction and reconstruction of right upper heart chamber (HCPCS 33257); Coronary artery bypass using artery graft, 1 graft (HCPCS 33533). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.