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MAURICE U. UDECHUKWU M.D.
NPI 1609987528
Internal Medicine in Pikeville, KY

Active since August 31, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
86.86/100
CMS Quality Rating
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A, PIKEVILLE, KY 41501(606) 430-3500(606) 218-4697 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Mar 28, 2025, Sep 23, 2022, Apr 25, 2018 (3 updates tracked since 2018).

About Maurice U. Udechukwu M.d. NPPES

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

MAURICE U. UDECHUKWU M.D. (NPI 1609987528) is an individual internal medicine provider in Pikeville, Kentucky, licensed in Kentucky (51183) and active in the NPI registry since August 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Finley Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Greenville.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1609987528
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameMAURICE U. UDECHUKWUCredential: M.D.
Location Address911 BYPASS RD BLDG APikeville, KY 41501-1689
Mailing AddressPo Box 432Pikeville, KY 41502-0432 · (606) 430-3500 · Fax (606) 218-4697
Phone(606) 430-3500
Fax(606) 218-4697
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMarch 28, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedMarch 28, 2025
✔ NPI 1609987528 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in KY · 51183✔ Licensed in NC · 200401444
Definition
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A, Pikeville, KY 41501
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1440 Hopkinsville StGreenville, KY 42345-1124 · Phone (270) 338-8000 · Fax (270) 338-8208

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource, Dean Health Plan, Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc..Insurance ›

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

Maurice U. Udechukwu 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 ID8123068863
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250620001741
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

3

Medicare enrollment records show Maurice Udechukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Pikeville Medical Center Inc.
0.2 mi
Multi-Specialty
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
Pikeville, KY 41501
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1528195864 (606) 430-3500
Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc
189 mi
Otolaryngology
1501 S DIXIE ST
Horse Cave, KY 42749
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Kentucky enrollment
  • 643 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1891177556 (270) 786-2191
The Finley Hospital
555 mi
Family Medicine
350 N GRANDVIEW AVE
Dubuque, IA 52001
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Iowa enrollment
  • 177 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1073560462 (563) 589-2612

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.

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.
340 services121 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.
91 services89 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
42 services40 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.
17 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Finley Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Dubuque, IA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number160117
Location350 North Grandview AvenueDubuque, IA 52001 · Dubuque County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 41501 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
$122.77 typical visit price
range $52.76 – $162.27
Typical copayment $30.69 (range $13.19 – $40.56)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.94 typical visit price
range $16.53 – $131.99
Typical copayment $23.48 (range $4.13 – $32.99)
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.

86.86/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality72.39
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost70.65

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
6 suppliers55 claims55 services$19.38 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
7 suppliers67 claims67 services$108.15 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.

MRS. WHITNEY P. BURTON PA-C
Physician Assistant
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-2201
DR. SHRAVANTI PONGALI MUTHU MD, MPH
Hospitalist
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-3500
AMY O JOHNSON MD
Surgery
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-2205
MATTHEW SEXTON M.D.
Anesthesiology (Critical Care Medicine)
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-3500
CAITLIN VICTORIA BERNIECE COLLIER
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-2208
BRIANNA I COLEMAN
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-2201
EMUESIRI CATHERINE OVWIGHO MD
Hospitalist
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-3500
TRULENA BENNER CRNA
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
911 BYPASS RD BLDG A
PIKEVILLE, KY 41501
Pike County (606) 430-3500

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 Maurice Udechukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Maurice Udechukwu is 1609987528. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2006.

Where is Maurice Udechukwu located?

Maurice Udechukwu practices at 911 Bypass Rd Bldg A, Pikeville, KY 41501. The listed phone number is (606) 430-3500.

What is Maurice Udechukwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.

Is Maurice Udechukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Maurice Udechukwu 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 Maurice Udechukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Maurice Udechukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Pikeville Medical Center Inc. (Pikeville, KY), Owensboro Health Medical Group Inc (Horse Cave, KY) and The Finley Hospital (Dubuque, IA). 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 Maurice Udechukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Maurice Udechukwu accept?

Health plans from CareSource, Dean Health Plan and Wellmark Health Plan of Iowa, Inc. list Maurice Udechukwu 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.

Is Maurice Udechukwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Maurice Udechukwu is affiliated with Finley Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Maurice Udechukwu was last updated on March 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 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.