DR. RICHARD UWAKA KALU MD, MPH
NPI 1285990036
Colon & Rectal Surgery in Portland, OR
About Dr. Richard Uwaka Kalu Md, Mph NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. RICHARD UWAKA KALU MD, MPH (NPI 1285990036) is an individual colon & rectal surgery provider in Portland, Oregon, licensed in Oregon (MD215228) and active in the NPI registry since April 2012. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Providence St Vincent Medical Center, and is a graduate of Pennsylvania State University College Of Medicine (2012).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A colon and rectal surgeon is trained to diagnose and treat various diseases of the intestinal tract, colon, rectum, anal canal and perianal area by medical and surgical means. This specialist also deals with other organs and tissues (such as the liver, urinary and female reproductive system) involved with primary intestinal disease.
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Richard Uwaka Kalu Md, Mph 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.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4
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.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Providence St Vincent Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ORProvidence Portland Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · Portland, ORProvidence Milwaukie Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukie, ORPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 97225 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
PORTLAND, OR 97225
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 Richard Kalu's NPI number?
The NPI number for Richard Kalu is 1285990036. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 5, 2012.
Where is Richard Kalu located?
Richard Kalu practices at 9155 SW Barnes Rd Ste 231, Portland, OR 97225. The listed phone number is (971) 254-9884.
What is Richard Kalu's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Colon & Rectal Surgery with taxonomy code 208C00000X.
Is Richard Kalu enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Richard Kalu 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 Richard Kalu accept?
Health plans from BridgeSpan Health Company, Moda Health Plan, Inc. and Regence BlueCross BlueShield of Oregon list Richard Kalu 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 Richard Kalu affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Richard Kalu is affiliated with Providence St Vincent Medical Center, Providence Portland Medical Center and Providence Milwaukie Hospital.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Richard Kalu was last updated on September 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
