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DR. CHUKWUDI EKE MD
NPI 1801066733
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since March 06, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
6341 FANNIN STREET, MSB 1.122, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 704-9389(713) 704-9301 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 13, 2024, Sep 16, 2024, Jan 31, 2020 and 2 more (5 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Chukwudi Eke Md NPPES

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

DR. CHUKWUDI EKE MD (NPI 1801066733) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (N1313) and active in the NPI registry since March 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1991).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1801066733
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHUKWUDI EKECredential: MD
Location Address6341 FANNIN STREET, MSB 1.122Houston, TX 77030
Mailing Address6341 Fannin Street, Msb 1.122Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 704-9389 · Fax (713) 704-9301
Phone(713) 704-9389
Fax(713) 704-9301
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1991
Enumeration DateMarch 6, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 13, 20245 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 13, 2024
✔ NPI 1801066733 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · N1313✔ Licensed in MO · 2500083359
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 ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 2500083359 (MO), 01065209A (IN), N1313 (TX)
6341 FANNIN STREET, Houston, TX 77030
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Accepted Insurance

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

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Chukwudi Eke Md 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 ID7012078553
PECOS Enrollment IDI20081203000142, I20230322002070, I20230403001384
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 5

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.
347 services164 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.
174 services85 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.
118 services114 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.
53 services53 patients
Advance care planning, first 30 minutes 99497
Advance care planning is a process where you discuss your healthcare preferences with your doctor. This conversation, lasting up to 30 minutes, helps ensure your wishes are respected if you're unable to communicate them in the future. It's about your care, your way.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Alexandria, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190019
Location3330 Masonic DriveAlexandria, LA 71301 · Rapides County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lane Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Zachary, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190020
Location6300 Main StreetZachary, LA 70791 · E. Baton Rouge County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy Hospital Springfield

Acute Care Hospitals · Springfield, MO
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number260065
Location1235 E CherokeeSpringfield, MO 65804 · Greene County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Memorial Hermann Hospital System

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450184
Location1635 North Loop WestHouston, TX 77008 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Valley Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Brownsville, TX
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450662
Location100 A Alton GloorBrownsville, TX 78526 · Cameron County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
96%47 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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 suppliers25 claims25 services$17.32 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 suppliers37 claims37 services$79.19 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 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

VICTORIA CHINYEREM MICHAEL MD
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
6341 FANNIN STREET
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-6397
DR. AMANDA MCCARTHY M.D., MPH
Pediatrics (Hospice and Palliative Medicine)
6341 FANNIN STREET, SUITE MSB 3.228
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Harris County (713) 500-5650

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 Chukwudi Eke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwudi Eke is 1801066733. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 6, 2008.

Where is Chukwudi Eke located?

Chukwudi Eke practices at 6341 Fannin Street Msb 1.122, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 704-9389.

What is Chukwudi Eke's specialty?

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

Is Chukwudi Eke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwudi Eke 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 Chukwudi Eke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, CHRISTUS Health Plan, CareSource, Community Health Choice and HMO Louisiana and 2 other insurers list Chukwudi Eke 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 Chukwudi Eke affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwudi Eke is affiliated with Christus St Frances Cabrini Hospital, Lane Regional Medical Center, Mercy Hospital Springfield, Memorial Hermann Hospital System and Valley Regional Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwudi Eke was last updated on December 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 19 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.