Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Karen Ekwueme, M.D.

Family Medicine Physician · Chattanooga, TN

  • NPI 1720183890
  • 20 yrs on file
  • Female
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
1521 Gunbarrel RD # 103
Chattanooga, TN 374213124
(423) 531-0911
fax (423) 531-0912
Mailing address
1025 Peerless Xing Nw
Cleveland, TN 373123764

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
September 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
August 30, 2024
Specialty taxonomy
207Q00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Tennessee #66165

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1720183890. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,001
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$107,925
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 408 145 $99
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 142 131 $170
99309 Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 30 minutes 122 58 $99
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 96 67 $69
99305 Initial nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 35 minutes 84 76 $124
99497 Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 58 55 $71
99308 Subsequent nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 15 minutes 33 24 $69
99310 Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 20 19 $142
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 15 14 $170
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 12 12 $83

In context: peer comparison

Among 33 peers in Chattanooga Family Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 120. This provider delivers 8.3× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,616
Patients
359
Total drug cost
$91,542
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 247 29 $68,547
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 178 39 $2,891
Levothyroxine Sodium Generic 159 38 $2,265
Amlodipine Besylate Generic 153 32 $1,374
Tamsulosin Hcl Generic 113 20 $2,333
Potassium Chloride Generic 90 23 $1,723
Clopidogrel (Clopidogrel Bisulfate) Brand 85 19 $1,195
Trazodone Hcl Generic 83 19 $1,150
Pantoprazole Sodium Generic 82 31 $2,210
Metoprolol Tartrate Generic 80 24 $792

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Karen Ekwueme's medical specialty?
Dr. Karen Ekwueme practices Family Medicine Physician in Chattanooga, TN.
Where does Dr. Karen Ekwueme practice?
Dr. Karen Ekwueme practices at 1521 Gunbarrel RD # 103, Chattanooga, TN 374213124. Office phone: 4235310911.
What is Dr. Karen Ekwueme's NPI?
Dr. Karen Ekwueme's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720183890, issued by NPPES.
What procedures does Dr. Karen Ekwueme commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309); Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99306); Subsequent nursing facility care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99309). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.