Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, M.D.
Family Medicine Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Merrillville, IN
- NPI 1790871341
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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5495 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 985-5500
fax (219) 985-5510
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- October 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- November 1, 2011
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207Q00000X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Indiana #01031281A
- Medicaid
- IN #200229460
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1790871341. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
539
Distinct HCPCS
9
Medicare allowed
$49,664
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 315 | 149 | $118 | |
82947 |
Blood glucose (sugar) level | 57 | 36 | $4 | |
83036 |
Hemoglobin a1c level | 46 | 37 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 46 | 39 | $82 | |
99212 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 10-19 minutes | 20 | 15 | $51 | |
36415 |
Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample | 15 | 14 | $8 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 15 | 15 | $155 | |
G0439 |
Annual wellness visit, includes a personalized prevention plan of service (pps), subsequent visit | 14 | 14 | $120 | |
90677 |
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, 20 valent (pcv20), for intramuscular use | 11 | 11 | $256 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 9 peers in this city , average services per provider: 106. This provider delivers 5.1× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$254
Transactions
14
Manufacturers
11
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP | 2 | $39.99 | |
| Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 2 | $35.52 | |
| Novo Nordisk Inc | 2 | $33.63 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 1 | $24.17 | |
| GlaxoSmithKline, LLC. | 1 | $23.95 | |
| WATERMARK MEDICAL, INC. | 1 | $19.01 | |
| Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $17.53 | |
| Seqirus USA Inc | 1 | $16.56 | |
| Lilly USA, LLC | 1 | $14.99 | |
| Dexcom, Inc. | 1 | $14.85 | |
| Phadia US Inc. | 1 | $14.26 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
2,273
Patients
796
Total drug cost
$40,052
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | Generic | 411 | 151 | $3,434 |
| Metformin Hcl Er (Metformin Hcl) | Brand | 268 | 92 | $2,640 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 223 | 75 | $2,688 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | Generic | 183 | 62 | $2,641 |
| Losartan Potassium | Generic | 172 | 55 | $1,744 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | Generic | 171 | 56 | $2,777 |
| Pentoxifylline | Generic | 157 | 64 | $9,032 |
| Carvedilol | Generic | 133 | 43 | $1,403 |
| Hydrochlorothiazide | Generic | 114 | 39 | $715 |
| Lisinopril | Generic | 93 | 31 | $868 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube's medical specialty?
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube practices Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Where does Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube practice?
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube practices at 5495 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410. Office phone: 2199855500.
What is Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube's NPI?
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1790871341, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Blood glucose (sugar) level (HCPCS 82947); Hemoglobin a1c level (HCPCS 83036). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.