JOHN C CHERUKARA MD
NPI 1447240098
Anesthesiology in Milwaukee, WI

Q: What is John Cherukara's NPI number?

The NPI number for John Cherukara is 1447240098. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 25, 2005.

Q: What is John Cherukara's specialty?

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

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for John Cherukara was last updated on November 30, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 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 October 25, 2005PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 305, MILWAUKEE, WI 53215(414) 649-6000(317) 870-0499 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 30, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 30, 2021, Sep 24, 2019, Jan 9, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

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About John C Cherukara Md NPPES

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

JOHN C CHERUKARA MD (NPI 1447240098) is an individual anesthesiology provider in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, licensed in Indiana (01042500) and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Aurora St Lukes Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (1981).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1447240098

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207L00000X

Provider Legal NameJOHN C CHERUKARACredential: MD

Location Address2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 305Milwaukee, WI 53215

Mailing Address2901 W Kinnickinnic River Pkwy Ste 305Milwaukee, WI 53215-3660 · (414) 649-6000 · Fax (317) 870-0499

Phone(414) 649-6000

Fax(317) 870-0499

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1981

Enumeration DateOctober 25, 2005

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 30, 20213 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 30, 2021

✔ NPI 1447240098 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyAnesthesiologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207L00000X

License✔ Licensed in IN · 01042500

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.

2901 W KINNICKINNIC RIVER PKWY STE 305, Milwaukee, WI 53215

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid100384160IN

Medicaid100084246WI

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare).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

John C Cherukara Md 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 ID244248276

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190107003172

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

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.

Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 36620

This procedure involves placing a small tube into an artery, usually in the wrist or elbow, to collect blood samples or administer medication. It's done under local anesthesia and is a common, safe practice.

19 services19 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Aurora St Lukes Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Milwaukee, WI

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number520138

Location2900 W Oklahoma AveMilwaukee, WI 53215 · Milwaukee County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 9

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

JUSTIN MICHAEL COLE CAA

Anesthesiologist Assistant