PAUL CHUKELU M.D. M.P.H
NPI 1376830174
Emergency Medicine in Elberton, GA

Q: What is Paul Chukelu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Paul Chukelu is 1376830174. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 30, 2011.

Q: What is Paul Chukelu'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 Paul Chukelu was last updated on February 4, 2015. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 11 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 June 30, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

92.93/100

CMS Quality Rating

4 MEDICAL DR, ELBERTON, GA 30635(832) 208-7864 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2015. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

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About Paul Chukelu M.d. M.p.h NPPES

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

PAUL CHUKELU M.D. M.P.H (NPI 1376830174) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Elberton, Georgia, licensed in Georgia (69782) and active in the NPI registry since June 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Wellstar Spalding Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2011).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376830174

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NamePAUL CHUKELUCredential: M.D. M.P.H

Location Address4 MEDICAL DRElberton, GA 30635-1830

Mailing Address4 Medical DrElberton, GA 30635-1830

Phone(832) 208-7864

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2011

Enumeration DateJune 30, 2011

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2015

✔ NPI 1376830174 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in GA · 69782

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.

Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License 069782 (GA)

Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 069782 (GA)

Also ListedGeneral Acute Care HospitalTaxonomy 282N00000X

4 MEDICAL DR, Elberton, GA 30635

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Alliant Health Plans, Inc., Ambetter from Absolute Total Care, Ambetter Health and more.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

Paul Chukelu M.d. M.p.h 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 ID5092939652

PECOS Enrollment IDI20140623000364

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.

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.

490 services175 patients

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.

131 services79 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.

128 services123 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.

64 services62 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Wellstar Spalding Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Griffin, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number110031

Location601 South 8th StreetGriffin, GA 30224 · Spalding County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial University Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Savannah, GA

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number110036

Location4700 Waters AvenueSavannah, GA 31404 · Chatham County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 30635 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.

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.

92.93/100

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

Scored through an Alternative Payment Model

Quality

80.38

Promoting Interoperability

100

Improvement Activities

Reported Quality Measures

Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record

74%375 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Preventive Care and Screening: Body Mass Index (BMI) Screening and Follow-Up Plan

32%253 patients2/55-star benchmark: 98%

Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented

22%290 patients2/55-star benchmark: 61%

Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention

Patients screened: 5% · 112 patients

5%112 patients

Use of High-Risk Medications in Older Adults

Lower rates are better for this measure.

Patients appropriateDiagnosis: 0% · 32 patients

Patients totalRate: 6% · 32 patients

6%32 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 3

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

2 suppliers64 claims64 services$18.04 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

3 suppliers76 claims76 services$86.29 avg. paid by Medicare

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; home compressor used to fill portable oxygen cylinders; includes portable containers, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing K0738

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier12 claims12 services$29.07 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 14

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

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