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CHINYERE I ODELUGA MD
NPI 1316002181
Family Medicine in East Chicago, IN

Active since December 22, 2006PECOS Enrolled
74.63/100
CMS Quality Rating
915 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312(219) 397-6000(219) 397-6358 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

About Chinyere I Odeluga Md NPPES

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

CHINYERE I ODELUGA MD (NPI 1316002181) is an individual family medicine provider in East Chicago, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01045992) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc, and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1316002181
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHINYERE I ODELUGACredential: MD
Location Address915 WEST CHICAGO AVENUEEast Chicago, IN 46312
Mailing Address915 W Chicago AveEast Chicago, IN 46312-3308 · (219) 397-6000 · Fax (219) 397-6358
Phone(219) 397-6000
Fax(219) 397-6358
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateDecember 22, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 2013
✔ NPI 1316002181 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01045992✔ Licensed in IL · 036092321
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 041278213 (IL)
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License 01045992 (IN), 036092321 (IL)
915 WEST CHICAGO AVENUE, East Chicago, IN 46312
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Other Names 1

Former Name (1)Chinyere I Obinwa Md

Other Identifiers 8

Medicare PIN133460AIN
Other000000093249Anthem Bc Bs
Medicare UPING37566
Medicaid200118940IN
Other080148349Palmeto Gba Medical
Other10784830Laqh
Other01045992IN · License Board
Other036092321IL · License Board

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Chinyere I Odeluga Md is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

PECOS PAC ID648466045
PECOS Enrollment IDI20130814000213
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Chinyere Odeluga reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Chikare Health Services Inc
Same address
Primary Care
915 W CHICAGO AVE
East Chicago, IN 46312
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 3 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1043375934 (219) 397-6000
The Methodist Hospitals, Inc
4.3 mi
Gastroenterology
600 RICHARD GORDON HATCHER BLVD
Gary, IN 46402
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
  • 201 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1326614991 (219) 886-4000

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 2

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
85 services30 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
42 services17 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Methodist Hospitals Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · Gary, IN
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number150002
Location600 Grant StGary, IN 46402 · Lake County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46312 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
$82.04 typical visit price
range $53.07 – $161.76
Typical copayment $20.51 (range $13.26 – $40.44)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$94.22 typical visit price
range $16.93 – $132.22
Typical copayment $23.55 (range $4.23 – $33.05)
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.

74.63/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality63.06
Improvement Activities40
Cost62.42

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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

Blood glucose test or reagent strips for home blood glucose monitor, per 50 strips A4253
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
7 suppliers11 claims30 services$5.62 avg. paid by Medicare
Nebulizer, with compressor E0570
DME-Other DME · category DE000N
2 suppliers19 claims19 services$3.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Supply allowance for therapeutic continuous glucose monitor (cgm), includes all supplies and accessories, 1 month supply = 1 unit of service K0553
DME-Other DME · category DE017N
2 suppliers12 claims12 services$170.93 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Chinyere Odeluga's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinyere Odeluga is 1316002181. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 22, 2006. The provider is also known as Chinyere I Obinwa MD.

Where is Chinyere Odeluga located?

Chinyere Odeluga practices at 915 West Chicago Avenue, East Chicago, IN 46312. The listed phone number is (219) 397-6000.

What is Chinyere Odeluga's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Chinyere Odeluga enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinyere Odeluga is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chinyere Odeluga's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinyere Odeluga reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Chikare Health Services Inc (East Chicago, IN) and The Methodist Hospitals, Inc (Gary, IN). 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 Chinyere Odeluga's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chinyere Odeluga accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and CareSource list Chinyere Odeluga 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 Chinyere Odeluga affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chinyere Odeluga is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Inc.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chinyere Odeluga was last updated on March 21, 2013. 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.