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CHUKWUEMEKA C UZOKA M.D
NPI 1396029013
Internal Medicine in Chicago, IL

Active since September 29, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
87.08/100
CMS Quality Rating
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, CHICAGO, IL 60657(773) 665-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 21, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 21, 2025, Aug 15, 2024, Jan 2, 2021 (3 updates tracked since 2021).

About Chukwuemeka C Uzoka M.d NPPES

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

CHUKWUEMEKA C UZOKA M.D (NPI 1396029013) is an individual internal medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036133810) and active in the NPI registry since September 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1396029013
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKWUEMEKA C UZOKACredential: M.D
Location Address2900 N LAKE SHORE DRChicago, IL 60657-5640
Mailing Address2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657-5640
Phone(773) 665-3000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2004
Enumeration DateSeptember 29, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 21, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 21, 2025
✔ NPI 1396029013 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036133810
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Also ListedInternal Medicine · Hematology & OncologyTaxonomy 207RH0003X · License 036.133810 (IL)
Also ListedHospitalistTaxonomy 208M00000X · License 036133810 (IL)
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, Chicago, IL 60657
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11801 W Taylor StChicago, IL 60612-4795 · Phone (312) 355-1625

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Oscar Health.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chukwuemeka C Uzoka M.d 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 ID547482432
PECOS Enrollment IDI20141108000215
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

5

Medicare enrollment records show Chukwuemeka Uzoka reassigns Medicare billing to 5 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
1.2 mi
Primary Care
3656 N HALSTED ST
Chicago, IL 60613
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 2,127 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1588815401 (734) 726-4697
Advocate Health And Hospitals Corp.
1.7 mi
Cardiovascular Disease
3118 N ASHLAND AVE
Chicago, IL 60657
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 4,870 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1487951711 (773) 880-9722
Ai Cancer Therapeutix Sc
2.4 mi
Internal Medicine
4700 N MARINE DR STE 315
Chicago, IL 60640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
NPI 1376376848 (872) 201-8479
St Bernard Hospital & Health Care Center
11 mi
Geriatric Medicine
6307 S STEWART AVE
Chicago, IL 60621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: St Bernard Hospital
  • 77 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1700635190 (773) 420-1573
Foundation For Outreach Services
11 mi
Family Medicine
326 W 64TH ST
Chicago, IL 60621
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 66 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316350242 (773) 962-4100

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 5

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.

New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
31 services31 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
29 services23 patients
New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more 99205
This is a first-time patient visit where a healthcare professional spends 60-74 minutes with you. It involves a comprehensive evaluation, including your medical history and current health condition. They'll also advise on preventive health measures and formulate a treatment plan if needed.
15 services15 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more 99215
This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.
15 services13 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.
14 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

St Bernard Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140103
Location326 W 64th StChicago, IL 60621 · Cook County
Emergency services

Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number140182
Location836 West Wellington AvenueChicago, IL 60657 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Park Ridge, IL
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number140223
Location1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60657 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
$138.86 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $34.71 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$105.70 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $26.42 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

87.08/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality70.79
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost52.82

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.

MAX JESUS BUSTILLO OROZCO MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3000
ROBERTA LUSKIN-HAWK MD
Internal Medicine (Infectious Disease)
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3261
DR. SANDRA SOLOMON M.D.
Pain Medicine (Interventional Pain Medicine)
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3000
DR. ILANA SCHIFFMAN M.D.
Family Medicine
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3000
NEAL FRANCIS DAVIS-RUPERTO AUD
Audiologist
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3184
SHADI JAFARIAN RD, LDN
Dietitian, Registered
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR, CLINICAL NUTRITION SERVICES
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3306
AHSANA ANJUM ISLAM DPM
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-3000
DR. YANIRA LAGOS ESCOTO MD
Internal Medicine
2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
CHICAGO, IL 60657
Cook County (773) 665-6730

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 Chukwuemeka Uzoka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuemeka Uzoka is 1396029013. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 29, 2011.

Where is Chukwuemeka Uzoka located?

Chukwuemeka Uzoka practices at 2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60657. The listed phone number is (773) 665-3000.

What is Chukwuemeka Uzoka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Chukwuemeka Uzoka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuemeka Uzoka 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Chukwuemeka Uzoka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chukwuemeka Uzoka reassigns Medicare benefits to 5 organizations: The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois (Chicago, IL), Advocate Health And Hospitals Corp. (Chicago, IL), Ai Cancer Therapeutix Sc (Chicago, IL), St Bernard Hospital & Health Care Center (Chicago, IL) and Foundation For Outreach Services (Chicago, IL). 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 Chukwuemeka Uzoka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chukwuemeka Uzoka accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Oscar Health list Chukwuemeka Uzoka 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 Chukwuemeka Uzoka affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwuemeka Uzoka is affiliated with St Bernard Hospital, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuemeka Uzoka was last updated on March 21, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 months 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.