OKECHUKWU KANU MD
NPI 1871817593
Hospitalist in Eau Claire, WI

Q: What is Okechukwu Kanu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Okechukwu Kanu is 1871817593. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 24, 2010.

Q: What is Okechukwu Kanu'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 Okechukwu Kanu was last updated on November 18, 2022. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 years 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 24, 2010PECOS Enrolled

1400 BELLINGER ST, EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703(715) 838-3635 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 18, 2022. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 18, 2022, Dec 8, 2021, Mar 17, 2018 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Okechukwu Kanu Md NPPES

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

OKECHUKWU KANU MD (NPI 1871817593) is an individual hospitalist provider in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, licensed in Wisconsin (54103) and active in the NPI registry since March 2010. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871817593

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameOKECHUKWU KANUCredential: MD

Location Address1400 BELLINGER STEau Claire, WI 54703-5222

Mailing AddressPo Box 1510Eau Claire, WI 54702-1510 · (715) 838-3635

Phone(715) 838-3635

Sole ProprietorYes

Enumeration DateMarch 24, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateNovember 18, 20224 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedNovember 18, 2022

✔ NPI 1871817593 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in WI · 54103

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.

1400 BELLINGER ST, Eau Claire, WI 54703

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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Medica 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 (PECOS)

Okechukwu Kanu 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.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 3

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.

101 services41 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.

28 services28 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.

23 services23 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 54703 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

$123.69 typical visit price

range $53.90 – $163.24

Typical copayment $30.92 (range $13.47 – $40.81)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$95.41 typical visit price

range $17.40 – $133.76

Typical copayment $23.85 (range $4.35 – $33.44)

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.

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