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Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · General Acute Care Hospital · Dekalb, IL
- NPI 1306156856
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 91.3 / 100 · 2023
- 22 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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1 Kish Hospital Dr
Dekalb, IL 601159602
(815) 756-1521
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2010 — 16 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 14, 2019
- Year of graduation
- 2004 — 22 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- Illinois #036128332 · Illinois #125.055624
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1306156856. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,121
Distinct HCPCS
8
Medicare allowed
$108,853
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 518 | 198 | $79 | |
99233 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes | 207 | 97 | $118 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 178 | 167 | $80 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 117 | 117 | $130 | |
99223 |
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes | 63 | 62 | $173 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 15 | 12 | $66 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 12 | 12 | $114 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 11 | 11 | $83 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 5 peers in Dekalb Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 154. This provider delivers 7.3× the peer median.Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
64
Patients
61
Total drug cost
$492
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefuroxime (Cefuroxime Axetil) | Brand | 25 | 23 | $294 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 15 | 15 | $94 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 12 | 11 | $67 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 12 | 12 | $36 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme's medical specialty?
Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme practices Hospitalist Physician in Dekalb, IL.
Where does Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme practice?
Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme practices at 1 Kish Hospital Dr, Dekalb, IL 601159602. Office phone: 8157561521.
What is Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme's NPI?
Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1306156856, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ikechukwu Chineme commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99238). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.