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UZOMA CHUKWU M.D.
NPI 1255741567
Internal Medicine in Fresno, CA

Active since May 08, 2014PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
4770 W HERNDON AVE, SUITE 107, FRESNO, CA 93722(559) 450-6310(559) 450-6311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 24, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 24, 2024, Oct 20, 2021, Dec 12, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2015).

About Uzoma Chukwu M.d. NPPES

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

UZOMA CHUKWU M.D. (NPI 1255741567) is an individual internal medicine provider in Fresno, California, licensed in California (A136388) and active in the NPI registry since May 2014. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2005).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1255741567
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameUZOMA CHUKWUCredential: M.D.
Location Address4770 W HERNDON AVE, SUITE 107Fresno, CA 93722-8401
Mailing Address20040 Sunset DrFriant, CA 93626-7941 · (510) 599-5002
Phone(559) 450-6310
Fax(559) 450-6311
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2005
Enumeration DateMay 8, 2014
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 24, 20244 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 11, 2024
✔ NPI 1255741567 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · A136388
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
4770 W HERNDON AVE, Fresno, CA 93722
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Providence Health Plan.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Uzoma Chukwu M.d. 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 ID7911216940
PECOS Enrollment IDI20151014001319
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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 6

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 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
133 services78 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.
72 services69 patients
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.
50 services33 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
43 services23 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
29 services29 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93722 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
$133.94 typical visit price
range $58.87 – $176.60
Typical copayment $33.48 (range $14.71 – $44.15)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$103.36 typical visit price
range $19.28 – $144.60
Typical copayment $25.84 (range $4.82 – $36.15)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
95%156 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Home ventilator, any type, used with non-invasive interface, (e.g., mask, chest shell) E0466
DME-Other DME · category DE005N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$769.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 18

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

DR. MARY A GONZALEZ-HOWARD M.D.
Pediatrics
4770 W HERNDON AVE, SUITE 108
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 256-7990
NORTHWEST PHYSICIANS MEDICAL GROUP
Legal Medicine
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365
MR. MARTIN T WENTHE MD
Family Medicine
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365
MR. ROMAN B MALLEY MD
Internal Medicine
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365
BETSY ANN HILL PNP
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
4770 W HERNDON AVE, SUITE 108
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 256-7990
MRS. EVELYN LUZ ROLDAN FNP
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365
MS. SHELLY A KRUSE M.D.
Internal Medicine
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365
LUIS RAUL SOSA MD
Family Medicine
4770 W HERNDON AVE
FRESNO, CA 93722
Fresno County (559) 271-6365

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 Uzoma Chukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uzoma Chukwu is 1255741567. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 8, 2014.

Where is Uzoma Chukwu located?

Uzoma Chukwu practices at 4770 W Herndon Ave Suite 107, Fresno, CA 93722. The listed phone number is (559) 450-6310.

What is Uzoma Chukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Uzoma Chukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uzoma Chukwu 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.

What insurance does Uzoma Chukwu accept?

Health plans from Providence Health Plan list Uzoma Chukwu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Uzoma Chukwu was last updated on July 24, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 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.