DR. UCHECHUKWU S ELENDU MD
NPI 1073858809
Preventive Medicine - Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine in Tyler, TX

Active since December 05, 2012PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
11937 US HIGHWAY 271, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLER, TYLER, TX 75708(903) 877-7777 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 5, 2012. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Dr. Uchechukwu S Elendu Md NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. UCHECHUKWU S ELENDU MD (NPI 1073858809) is an individual preventive medicine/occupational environmental medicine provider in Tyler, Texas, licensed in Texas (P4946) and active in the NPI registry since December 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2006).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1073858809
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2083P0500X
Provider Legal NameDR. UCHECHUKWU S ELENDUCredential: MD
Location Address11937 US HIGHWAY 271, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER AT TYLERTyler, TX 75708-3154
Mailing Address11937 Us Highway 271, University Of Texas Health Science Center At TylerTyler, TX 75708-3154
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2006
Enumeration DateDecember 5, 2012
✔ NPI 1073858809 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyPreventive Medicine · Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2083P0500X
License✔ Licensed in TX · P4946
Definition
A preventive medicine physician who specializes in preventive medicine/occupational-environmental medicine, which is focused on protecting the population from occupational and environmental conditions.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License P4946 (TX)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271, Tyler, TX 75708

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Uchechukwu S Elendu Md is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4981834504
PECOS Enrollment IDI20140227001217
Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Uchechukwu Elendu reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Family Medicine
520 DOUGLAS BLVD
Tyler, TX 75702
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,745 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
700 E MARSHALL AVE
Longview, TX 75601
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 334 clinicians in this Medicare group
Interventional Pain Medicine
2700 W PLEASANT RUN RD STE 370
Lancaster, TX 75146
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 70 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
5016 S US HIGHWAY 75
Denison, TX 75020
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 112 clinicians in this Medicare group
Hospitalist
1500 S MAIN ST
Fort Worth, TX 76104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas I, Inc
  • 478 clinicians in this Medicare group
Internal Medicine
18951 N MEMORIAL DR
Humble, TX 77338
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,009 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
77 services33 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
28 services28 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Longview, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450032
Location700 E Marshall AveLongview, TX 75601 · Gregg County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Texoma Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Denison, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450324
Location5016 S Us Highway 75Denison, TX 75020 · Grayson County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75708 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.40 typical visit price
range $54.84 – $166.88
Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$97.05 typical visit price
range $17.52 – $136.11
Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Psychiatric Unit
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Surgery (Trauma Surgery)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Pharmacist
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Nurse Practitioner (Primary Care)
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708
Hospitalist
11937 US HIGHWAY 271
TYLER, TX 75708

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Uchechukwu Elendu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uchechukwu Elendu is 1073858809. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 5, 2012.

Where is Uchechukwu Elendu located?

Uchechukwu Elendu practices at 11937 Us Highway 271 The University Of Texas Health Science Center At Tyler, Tyler, TX 75708. The listed phone number is (903) 877-7777.

What is Uchechukwu Elendu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Preventive Medicine, specializing in Preventive Medicine/Occupational Environmental Medicine, with taxonomy code 2083P0500X.

Is Uchechukwu Elendu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uchechukwu Elendu is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Uchechukwu Elendu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Uchechukwu Elendu reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Christus Trinity Clinic Texas (Tyler, TX), North Texas Physician Services, PLLC (Longview, TX), Imed Physician Network, Inc. (Lancaster, TX), Hospitalist Medicine Physicians Of Texas - Burnet PLLC (Denison, TX), Sound Inpatient Physicians Of Texas 1, Inc (Fort Worth, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Uchechukwu Elendu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Uchechukwu Elendu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas and CHRISTUS Health Plan list Uchechukwu Elendu as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Uchechukwu Elendu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Uchechukwu Elendu is affiliated with Christus Good Shepherd Medical Center and Texoma Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Uchechukwu Elendu was last updated on December 5, 2012. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 13 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.