CHIKEZIE JOHN OCHIEZE M.D.
NPI 1548616170
Hospitalist in Lufkin, TX

Q: What is Chikezie Ochieze's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chikezie Ochieze is 1548616170. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 12, 2016.

Q: What is Chikezie Ochieze's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chikezie Ochieze was last updated on December 4, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 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.

Active since May 12, 2016PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

77.52/100

CMS Quality Rating

505 S JOHN REDDITT DR, LUFKIN, TX 75904(936) 634-8311 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 4, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 4, 2025, May 27, 2025, Aug 30, 2019 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

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About Chikezie John Ochieze M.d. NPPES

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

CHIKEZIE JOHN OCHIEZE M.D. (NPI 1548616170) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lufkin, Texas, licensed in Texas (S0761) and active in the NPI registry since May 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with De Tar Hospital Navarro, and maintains a secondary practice location in Lufkin.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548616170

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameCHIKEZIE JOHN OCHIEZECredential: M.D.

Location Address505 S JOHN REDDITT DRLufkin, TX 75904-3120

Mailing Address1011 Champions DrLufkin, TX 75901-7413

Phone(936) 634-8311

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2008

Enumeration DateMay 12, 2016

Last NPPES UpdateDecember 4, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedDecember 4, 2025

✔ NPI 1548616170 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · S0761

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License S0761 (TX)

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X · License BP10057107 (TX)

505 S JOHN REDDITT DR, Lufkin, TX 75904

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11201 W Frank AveLufkin, TX 75904-3357 · Phone (361) 582-0861

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, Molina Healthcare and more.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

Chikezie John Ochieze 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 ID7517290778

PECOS Enrollment IDI20190604000842

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 6

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233

Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.

436 services178 patients

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239

Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.

270 services249 patients

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232

Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.

150 services89 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.

127 services123 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.

124 services79 patients

Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231

Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.

23 services13 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

De Tar Hospital Navarro

Acute Care Hospitals · Victoria, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450147

Location506 E San Antonio StVictoria, TX 77901 · Victoria County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Chi St Lukes Health Memorial Lufkin

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450211

Location1201 West Frank StreetLufkin, TX 75901 · Angelina County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Woodland Heights Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lufkin, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450484

Location505 South John Redditt DriveLufkin, TX 75904 · Angelina County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nacogdoches Memorial Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nacogdoches, TX

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450508

Location1204 Mound StNacogdoches, TX 75961 · Nacogdoches County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nacogdoches Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Nacogdoches, TX

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number450656

Location4920 NE Stallings DriveNacogdoches, TX 75965 · Nacogdoches County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 75904 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

77.52/100

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

Scored as part of a group practice

Quality

62.91

Improvement Activities

Cost

65.79

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$21.23 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

2 suppliers20 claims20 services$118.98 avg. paid by Medicare

Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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.

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