CHIMA ONWUKEME
NPI 1356440333
Emergency Medicine in Lagrange, GA

Q: What is Chima Onwukeme's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chima Onwukeme is 1356440333. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 22, 2006.

Q: What is Chima Onwukeme's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chima Onwukeme was last updated on July 9, 2007. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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 September 22, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1514 VERNON RD, LAGRANGE, GA 30240(706) 845-3706 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 9, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Chima Onwukeme NPPES

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

CHIMA ONWUKEME (NPI 1356440333) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Lagrange, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (040503) and active in the NPI registry since September 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1356440333

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameCHIMA ONWUKEME

Location Address1514 VERNON RDLagrange, GA 30240

Mailing Address5665 New Northside Dr, Nw, Suite 320Atlanta, GA 30328 · (770) 874-5400

Phone(706) 845-3706

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986

Enumeration DateSeptember 22, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 9, 2007

✔ NPI 1356440333 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 040503

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

1514 VERNON RD, Lagrange, GA 30240

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare ID-Type Unspecified93BFBXPGA · Provider Number

Medicaid000673582KGA

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama.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

Chima Onwukeme 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 ID1557341021

PECOS Enrollment IDI20120717000149

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 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.

Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284

An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.

166 services157 patients

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285

An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.

87 services84 patients

Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010

A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.

29 services27 patients

Emergency department visit with low level of medical decision making 99283

An emergency department visit for a problem of moderate severity involves immediate medical attention for issues like minor fractures, burns, or high fever. The healthcare team will assess your condition, provide necessary treatment, and may suggest further tests or admission if required.

23 services22 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30240 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

$83.23 typical visit price

range $53.31 – $164.04

Typical copayment $20.80 (range $13.32 – $41.01)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$94.84 typical visit price

range $16.68 – $133.24

Typical copayment $23.71 (range $4.17 – $33.31)

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.

DR. MICHELE MARIE BALLISTER DNP APRN CRNA CHSE

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered