CHIJIOKE ONYENATURUCHI IKONTE MD
NPI 1821674334
Psychiatry & Neurology - Psychiatry in East Chicago, IN

Q: What is Chijioke Ikonte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chijioke Ikonte is 1821674334. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Q: What is Chijioke Ikonte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chijioke Ikonte was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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 March 23, 2021PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

4321 FIR ST, EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312(219) 392-7466(219) 392-7470 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 27, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 23, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 23, 2024, Mar 23, 2021 (2 updates tracked since 2021).

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About Chijioke Onyenaturuchi Ikonte Md NPPES

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

CHIJIOKE ONYENATURUCHI IKONTE MD (NPI 1821674334) is an individual psychiatry provider in East Chicago, Indiana, licensed in Indiana (01095509A) and active in the NPI registry since March 2021. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc, and maintains a secondary practice location in East Chicago.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1821674334

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy2084P0800X

Provider Legal NameCHIJIOKE ONYENATURUCHI IKONTECredential: MD

Location Address4321 FIR STEast Chicago, IN 46312-3049

Mailing Address8558 BroadwayMerrillville, IN 46410-7032 · (219) 392-7084 · Fax (219) 703-6854

Phone(219) 392-7466

Fax(219) 392-7470

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSMedical College Of WisconsinGraduated 2021

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2021

Last NPPES UpdateAugust 27, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedAugust 27, 2025

✔ NPI 1821674334 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPsychiatry & Neurology · PsychiatryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code2084P0800X

Licenses✔ Licensed in IN · 01095509A✔ Licensed in IL · 036166032

Definition

A Psychiatrist specializes in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of mental disorders, emotional disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance-related disorders, sexual and gender identity disorders and adjustment disorders. Biologic, psychological, and social components of illnesses are explored and understood in treatment of the whole person. Tools used may include diagnostic laboratory tests, prescribed medications, evaluation and treatment of psychological and interpersonal problems with individuals and families, and intervention for coping with stress, crises, and other problems.

4321 FIR ST, East Chicago, IN 46312

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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 14320 Fir St Ste 4141East Chicago, IN 46312-3052 · Phone (219) 392-7466 · Fax (219) 392-7470

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid300101474IN

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include UnitedHealthcare.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

Chijioke Onyenaturuchi Ikonte 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 ID2466992151

PECOS Enrollment IDI20250610002671

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

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.

32 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

St Catherine Hospital Inc

Acute Care Hospitals · East Chicago, IN

3/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150008

Location4321 Fir StreetEast Chicago, IN 46312 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Community Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Munster, IN

2/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number150125

Location901 Macarthur BlvdMunster, IN 46321 · Lake County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 46312 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

$161.76 typical visit price

range $53.07 – $161.76

Typical copayment $40.44 (range $13.26 – $40.44)

Most-billed visit code 99205

Established Patient

$66.48 typical visit price

range $16.93 – $132.22

Typical copayment $16.62 (range $4.23 – $33.05)

Most-billed visit code 99213

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.

DAVID KUMPEL CRNA

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7062

GERALD DINO PT

Physical Therapist

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7400

MARY HELEN JURICH AUD

Audiologist

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 703-2460

DR. GEOFFREY RITTER PT, DPT

Physical Therapist

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7400

REGENCY HOSPITAL OF NORTHWEST INDIANA, LLC

Long Term Care Hospital

4321 FIR ST, 4TH FLOOR
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7790

KAI Y. HSU MD

Emergency Medicine

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-1700

STEPHANIE M ROGOWSKI AUD

Audiologist

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7671

MS. JUANITA C MATLOCK LCSW

Social Worker (Clinical)

4321 FIR ST
EAST CHICAGO, IN 46312

Lake County (219) 392-7469

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 Chijioke Ikonte's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chijioke Ikonte is 1821674334. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2021.

Where is Chijioke Ikonte located?

Chijioke Ikonte practices at 4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN 46312. The listed phone number is (219) 392-7466.

What is Chijioke Ikonte's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Psychiatry & Neurology, specializing in Psychiatry, with taxonomy code 2084P0800X.

Is Chijioke Ikonte enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chijioke Ikonte 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 Chijioke Ikonte accept?

Health plans from UnitedHealthcare list Chijioke Ikonte 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 Chijioke Ikonte affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chijioke Ikonte is affiliated with St Catherine Hospital Inc and Community Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chijioke Ikonte was last updated on August 27, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.