DR. IKECHUKWU I CHINEME
NPI 1306156856
Hospitalist in Dekalb, IL

Q: What is Ikechukwu Chineme's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ikechukwu Chineme is 1306156856. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 18, 2010.

Q: What is Ikechukwu Chineme's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ikechukwu Chineme was last updated on November 14, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.

Active since October 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

94.1/100

CMS Quality Rating

1 KISH HOSPITAL DR, DEKALB, IL 60115(815) 756-1521 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 14, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Dr. Ikechukwu I Chineme NPPES

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

DR. IKECHUKWU I CHINEME (NPI 1306156856) is an individual hospitalist provider in Dekalb, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036128332) and active in the NPI registry since October 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2004).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306156856

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. IKECHUKWU I CHINEME

Location Address1 KISH HOSPITAL DRDekalb, IL 60115-9602

Mailing Address1 Kish Hospital DrDekalb, IL 60115-9602 · (815) 756-1521

Phone(815) 756-1521

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004

Enumeration DateOctober 18, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 14, 2019

✔ NPI 1306156856 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in IL · 036128332

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 125.055624 (IL)

Also ListedGeneral Acute Care HospitalTaxonomy 282N00000X · License 125.055624 (IL)

1 KISH HOSPITAL DR, Dekalb, IL 60115

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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. Ikechukwu I Chineme 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 ID3476780388

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131223001105

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.

530 services183 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.

173 services164 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.

143 services83 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.

81 services81 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.

49 services48 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.

13 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dekalb, IL

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number140286

LocationOne Kish Hospital DriveDekalb, IL 60115 · De Kalb County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley West Community Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Sandwich, IL

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number141340

Location1301 North Main StreetSandwich, IL 60548 · De Kalb County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60115 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

$127.46 typical visit price

range $54.80 – $168.44

Typical copayment $31.86 (range $13.70 – $42.11)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.25 typical visit price

range $17.16 – $136.56

Typical copayment $24.31 (range $4.29 – $34.14)

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.

94.1/100

MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

82.59

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

3 suppliers22 claims22 services$15.30 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

4 suppliers24 claims24 services$60.84 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 20

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

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