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CHUKWUDI OKPALA M.D.
NPI 1437449980
Anesthesiology in Chicago, IL

Active since April 17, 2011PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300, CHICAGO, IL 60631(708) 831-8282(773) 714-1229 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 14, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 14, 2021, Aug 26, 2016, Nov 12, 2015 (3 updates tracked since 2015).

About Chukwudi Okpala M.d. NPPES

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

CHUKWUDI OKPALA M.D. (NPI 1437449980) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036135806) and active in the NPI registry since April 2011. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2016).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1437449980
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207L00000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKWUDI OKPALACredential: M.D.
Location Address8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300Chicago, IL 60631-3436
Mailing AddressPo Box 443Bedford Park, IL 60499-0443 · (708) 831-8282 · Fax (773) 714-1229
Phone(708) 831-8282
Fax(773) 714-1229
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2016
Enumeration DateApril 17, 2011
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 14, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 14, 2021
✔ NPI 1437449980 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207L00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036135806
Definition
An anesthesiologist is trained to provide pain relief and maintenance, or restoration, of a stable condition during and immediately following an operation or an obstetric or diagnostic procedure. The anesthesiologist assesses the risk of the patient undergoing surgery and optimizes the patient's condition prior to, during and after surgery. In addition to these management responsibilities, the anesthesiologist provides medical management and consultation in pain management and critical care medicine. Anesthesiologists diagnose and treat acute, long-standing and cancer pain problems; diagnose and treat patients with critical illnesses or severe injuries; direct resuscitation in the care of patients with cardiac or respiratory emergencies, including the need for artificial ventilation; and supervise post-anesthesia recovery.
Also ListedAnesthesiology · Pain MedicineTaxonomy 207LP2900X · License 036135806 (IL)
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300, Chicago, IL 60631
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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

Chukwudi Okpala 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 ID3173833431
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160607001351
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

4

Medicare enrollment records show Chukwudi Okpala reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Priority Anesthesia LLC
1.5 mi
Anesthesiology
605 S LINCOLN AVE
Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 23 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1285174557 (847) 208-0353
Premiere Anesthesia Group LLC
1.5 mi
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
605 S LINCOLN AVE
Park Ridge, IL 60068
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 42 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1720467392 (847) 208-0353
Mobile Anesthesiologists Chicago LLC
1.5 mi
Anesthesiology
9550 W HIGGINS RD STE 1100
Rosemont, IL 60018
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 51 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1396887774 (773) 355-5300
The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
10 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

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 8

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.

Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
79 services79 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on large bowel using an endoscope 00811
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. You'll be given medication to make you drowsy or asleep, eliminating any discomfort. The medication can be administered through a vein or inhaled.
63 services63 patients
Anesthesia for exam of colon using an endoscope 00812
Anesthesia for a colon examination with an endoscope is a method used to ensure comfort during the procedure. It involves administering medication to help you relax or sleep, thus reducing discomfort as the endoscope, a thin, flexible tube, is navigated through your colon.
22 services22 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
21 services21 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
20 services20 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on small and large bowel using an endoscope 00813
Anesthesia for an endoscopic procedure on the small and large bowel ensures comfort and relaxation during the procedure. It involves administering medicine to help you sleep or feel drowsy. This allows the doctor to examine your bowels without causing you discomfort or pain.
16 services16 patients

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. KAREN CAMPBELL SPACCARELLI M.D.
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (708) 831-8282
KATHLEEN OLSEN CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (773) 756-5780
DR. SARAH OSWALD
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (773) 355-5300
MUHAMMAD KHAWARI MD
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (773) 355-5300
DR. JITEN JAYANTILAL PATEL M.D.
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (773) 355-5300
DR. RAHUL REDDY M.D.
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (219) 613-9016
DR. NEELAM TRIVEDI ROZANSKI DO
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (773) 355-5300
TAMILA GRANT MD
Anesthesiology
8420 W BRYN MAWR AVE STE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60631
Cook County (312) 933-4014

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 Chukwudi Okpala's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwudi Okpala is 1437449980. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 17, 2011.

Where is Chukwudi Okpala located?

Chukwudi Okpala practices at 8420 W Bryn Mawr Ave Ste 300, Chicago, IL 60631. The listed phone number is (708) 831-8282.

What is Chukwudi Okpala's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Anesthesiology with taxonomy code 207L00000X.

Is Chukwudi Okpala enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwudi Okpala 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 Chukwudi Okpala's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chukwudi Okpala reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Priority Anesthesia LLC (Park Ridge, IL), Premiere Anesthesia Group LLC (Park Ridge, IL), Mobile Anesthesiologists Chicago LLC (Rosemont, IL) and The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois (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 Chukwudi Okpala's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwudi Okpala was last updated on July 14, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.