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DR. VALENTINE UCHE CHUKWUMA MD, PHD
NPI 1497393854
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine in Memphis, TN

Active since December 17, 2019PECOS Enrolled
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD, MEMPHIS, TN 38120(901) 522-7700 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 17, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: September 20, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 17, 2026, Jul 29, 2026, Mar 9, 2026 and 4 more (7 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Valentine Uche Chukwuma Md, Phd NPPES

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

DR. VALENTINE UCHE CHUKWUMA MD, PHD (NPI 1497393854) is an individual pain medicine provider in Memphis, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (73908) and active in the NPI registry since December 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Vanderbilt University School Of Medicine (2021).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497393854
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2081P2900X
Provider Legal NameDR. VALENTINE UCHE CHUKWUMACredential: MD, PHD
Location Address6325 HUMPHREYS BLVDMemphis, TN 38120-2300
Mailing Address6325 Humphreys BlvdMemphis, TN 38120-2300 · (901) 522-7700
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSVanderbilt University School Of MedicineGraduated 2021
Enumeration DateDecember 17, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 17, 20267 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 17, 2026
NPI 1497393854 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation · Pain MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2081P2900X
License Licensed in TN · 73908
Definition
A physician who provides a high level of care, either as a primary physician or consultant, for patients experiencing problems with acute, chronic or cancer pain in both hospital and ambulatory settings. Patient care needs may also be coordinated with other specialists.
Also ListedPhysical Medicine & RehabilitationTaxonomy 208100000X · License 73908 (TN)
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD, Memphis, TN 38120

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidQ066816TN

Accepted 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

Dr. Valentine Uche Chukwuma Md, Phd 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 ID8224536115
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250811000952
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.

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.

Neurological Surgery
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Physical Therapist
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Physical Therapist
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Neurological Surgery
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Physician Assistant
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120
Neurological Surgery
6325 HUMPHREYS BLVD
MEMPHIS, TN 38120

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 Valentine Chukwuma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Valentine Chukwuma is 1497393854. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 17, 2019.

Where is Valentine Chukwuma located?

Valentine Chukwuma practices at 6325 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis, TN 38120. The listed phone number is (901) 522-7700.

What is Valentine Chukwuma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, specializing in Pain Medicine, with taxonomy code 2081P2900X.

Is Valentine Chukwuma enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Valentine Chukwuma 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.

What insurance does Valentine Chukwuma accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of North Carolina and 2 other insurers list Valentine Chukwuma 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Valentine Chukwuma was last updated on September 17, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 days 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.