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DR. CHINYERE IHEOMA EKECHUKU MD
NPI 1649354911
Internal Medicine in Vancouver, WA

Active since October 24, 2006PECOS Enrolled
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD, VANCOUVER, WA 98684(800) 813-2000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 4, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Chinyere Iheoma Ekechuku Md NPPES

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

DR. CHINYERE IHEOMA EKECHUKU MD (NPI 1649354911) is an individual internal medicine provider in Vancouver, Washington, licensed in Washington (MD00049042) and active in the NPI registry since October 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Pahala.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1649354911
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207R00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHINYERE IHEOMA EKECHUKUCredential: MD
Location Address12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVDVancouver, WA 98684-6055
Mailing Address500 Ne Multnomah St Ste 100Portland, OR 97232-2031
Phone(800) 813-2000
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateOctober 24, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 4, 2026
NPPES CertifiedFebruary 4, 2026
✔ NPI 1649354911 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyInternal MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207R00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in WA · MD00049042✔ Licensed in HI · MD12503
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.
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD, Vancouver, WA 98684
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11 KAMANI STREETPAHALA, HI 96777 · Phone (808) 928-2050 · Fax (808) 928-8980

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Kaiser Permanente.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Chinyere Iheoma Ekechuku Md 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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Chinyere Ekechuku reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest
8.3 mi
Oncology, Radiation
3620 N INTERSTATE AVE
Portland, OR 97227
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Oregon and Washington enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1871848457 (Washington)
  • 3,207 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1093043424 (503) 280-2931

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 98684 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
$130.99 typical visit price
range $57.27 – $172.80
Typical copayment $32.74 (range $14.31 – $43.20)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$100.78 typical visit price
range $18.56 – $141.11
Typical copayment $25.19 (range $4.64 – $35.27)
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.

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.

MISS MELISSA DAWN HILL
Counselor (Addiction (Substance Use Disorder))
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (800) 813-2000
ABERA GELETO ABU PHARM D
Pharmacist (Pharmacist Clinician (PhC)/ Clinical Pharmacy Specialist)
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (360) 449-1600
IMOGEN KANE
Emergency Medicine
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (360) 418-6001
DR. MARVIN ARNOLD HELDE O.D.
Optometrist
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD, KAISER PERMANENTE CASCADE PARK MEDICAL FACILITY
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (360) 896-4456
TIMOTHY W WEST MA, LPC, CDP, CADC 3
Counselor (Mental Health)
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (360) 891-6275
DR. MICHELE LYNN SEQUEIRA MD
Family Medicine
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (360) 891-6208
CATHERINE MYRA STROUSE M.D.
Family Medicine
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (866) 420-2244
DR. DANIEL EDWIN WACHENHEIM MD
Internal Medicine
12607 SE MILL PLAIN BLVD
VANCOUVER, WA 98684
Clark County (186) 642-0224

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 Chinyere Ekechuku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chinyere Ekechuku is 1649354911. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on October 24, 2006.

Where is Chinyere Ekechuku located?

Chinyere Ekechuku practices at 12607 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA 98684. The listed phone number is (800) 813-2000.

What is Chinyere Ekechuku's specialty?

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

Is Chinyere Ekechuku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chinyere Ekechuku is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organization bills Medicare for Chinyere Ekechuku's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Chinyere Ekechuku reassigns Medicare benefits to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Northwest (Portland, OR). The 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 Chinyere Ekechuku's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Chinyere Ekechuku accept?

Health plans from Kaiser Permanente list Chinyere Ekechuku 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 Chinyere Ekechuku was last updated on February 4, 2026. 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.