STEVE CHUKWULEBE
NPI 1487040523
Emergency Medicine in Chicago, IL

Q: What is Steve Chukwulebe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steve Chukwulebe is 1487040523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2015.

Q: What is Steve Chukwulebe'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 Steve Chukwulebe was last updated on November 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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 April 14, 2015PECOS Enrolled

100/100

CMS Quality Rating

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 200, CHICAGO, IL 60611(312) 926-9512(312) 926-6274 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 15, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 15, 2022, Dec 30, 2021, Jan 27, 2017 (3 updates tracked since 2017).

On this page

About Steve Chukwulebe NPPES

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

STEVE CHUKWULEBE (NPI 1487040523) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036145426) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1487040523

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameSTEVE CHUKWULEBE

Location Address211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 200Chicago, IL 60611-3468

Mailing Address211 E Ontario St, Suite 200Chicago, IL 60611-3468

Phone(312) 926-9512

Fax(312) 926-6274

Sole ProprietorNo

Enumeration DateApril 14, 2015

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 15, 20223 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 15, 2022

✔ NPI 1487040523 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IL · 036145426✔ Licensed in IN · 01083284A

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.

211 E ONTARIO ST, Chicago, IL 60611

Open in Google Maps ↗

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Steve Chukwulebe is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

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

Medicare enrollment records show Steve Chukwulebe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cepamerica Illinois LLP

3.0 mi

Emergency Medicine

2900 N LAKE SHORE DR
Chicago, IL 60657

Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
982 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1134677370 (773) 665-3000

Cep America LLC

20 mi

Emergency Medicine

4321 FIR ST
East Chicago, IN 46312

Reassigned Medicare billing, Indiana enrollment
598 clinicians in this Medicare group

NPI 1336805563 (219) 392-1700

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 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 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.

384 services371 patients

Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291

Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.

116 services113 patients

Electrocardiogram (ecg) 1 to 3 leads with review by physician only 93042

An Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. 1 to 3 leads or sensors are placed on your body to capture this data. A physician then reviews the results to evaluate your heart's health.

78 services77 patients

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.

32 services30 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60611 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

$94.06 typical visit price

range $60.08 – $183.39

Typical copayment $23.51 (range $15.02 – $45.84)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

100/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

100

Improvement Activities

Cost

94.69

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. KRISTEN GRABOW MOORE M.D.

Emergency Medicine

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 300
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 694-7000

NEUROMETRIKS LTD

Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 1440
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 202-8880

DR. ELIZABETH G. APOLONIO MD

Internal Medicine

211 E ONTARIO ST, NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HEALTH CARE BUILDING - SUITE 1200
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 469-4860

ETHAN MICHAEL MEISEL M.D.

General Practice

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 925
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 573-0614

INSTANT CARE, LLC

Clinic/Center (Ambulatory Surgical)

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 800
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 787-8600

JOSHUA D ZIMMERMAN MD

Emergency Medicine

211 E ONTARIO ST, SUITE 200
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 926-9512

NADIA PENA

Registered Nurse

211 E ONTARIO ST
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 469-4863

LEONEL ANTONIO URDANETA JR. MD

Internal Medicine

211 E ONTARIO ST, 12TH FLOOR
CHICAGO, IL 60611

Cook County (312) 469-4905

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 Steve Chukwulebe's NPI number?

The NPI number for Steve Chukwulebe is 1487040523. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 14, 2015.

Where is Steve Chukwulebe located?

Steve Chukwulebe practices at 211 E Ontario St Suite 200, Chicago, IL 60611. The listed phone number is (312) 926-9512.

What is Steve Chukwulebe's specialty?

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

Is Steve Chukwulebe enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Steve Chukwulebe is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Steve Chukwulebe's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Steve Chukwulebe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cepamerica Illinois LLP (Chicago, IL) and Cep America LLC (East Chicago, IN). 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 Steve Chukwulebe'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 Steve Chukwulebe was last updated on November 15, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.