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OKECHUKWU KANU MD
NPI 1871817593
Hospitalist in Eau Claire, WI

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: October 18, 2026.

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

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 and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

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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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 13100 Superior AveSheboygan, WI 53081-1948 · Phone (646) 591-3854
Location 21700 W Stout StRice Lake, WI 54868-5000 · Phone (715) 236-8100

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare), Sanford Health Plan.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)

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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

11

Medicare enrollment records show Okechukwu Kanu reassigns Medicare billing to 11 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Mchs Hospitals Inc
1.3 mi
Clinic/Center
2310 CRAIG RD
Eau Claire, WI 54701
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1952890873 (Wisconsin)
  • 2,476 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1316416035 (715) 858-8100
Lakeview Medical Center Inc Of Rice Lake
35 mi
Clinic/Center
806 2ND ST
Chetek, WI 54728
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 1,616 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1659008605 (715) 924-2000
Black River Health Inc
48 mi
Medicare Defined Swing Bed Unit
711 W ADAMS ST
Black River Falls, WI 54615
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • Also billed through NPI 1811940331 (Wisconsin)
  • 227 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1003914011 (715) 284-5361
Marshfield Clinic Inc
66 mi
Clinic/Center
1000 N OAK AVE
Marshfield, WI 54449
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 2,540 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1952347981 (715) 387-5511
St Vincent Hospital-Hospital Sisters-Third Order Of St Francis
140 mi
Otolaryngology
100 COUNTY ROAD B
Shawano, WI 54166
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 742 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1194314013 (920) 496-4700
Thedacare, Incorporated
140 mi
Family Medicine
1405 MILL ST
New London, WI 54961
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 988 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1376656959 (920) 830-5900
Ascension Medical Group-Fox Valley Wisconsin, Inc
157 mi
Multi-Specialty
101 MAIN ST
Neenah, WI 54956
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 444 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1730126392 (920) 727-4200
St Clare Memorial Hospital, Inc
166 mi
Critical Access
855 S MAIN ST
Oconto Falls, WI 54154
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 216 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1851477913 (920) 846-3444
Baycare Aurora, LLC
178 mi
General Acute Care Hospital
2845 GREENBRIER RD
Green Bay, WI 54311
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 394 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1255387726 (920) 288-8000
St. Nicholas Hospital-Sisters Of The Third Order Of St Francis
200 mi
Internal Medicine
3113 SAEMANN AVE
Sheboygan, WI 53081
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Wisconsin enrollment
  • 673 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275799413 (920) 496-4700

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 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.

ELLEN A CHRISTENSEN OT
Occupational Therapist
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
JESSICA ERIN ROETS OT
Occupational Therapist
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
SUZANNE M STEWART LPC
Counselor (Professional)
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
KATHRYN LEIGH OLSON MHA, RD, LDN,CDE
Dietitian, Registered
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
CAMILLA MICHELLE NELSON MD
Pediatrics
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
SARAH HOTOVY MD
Family Medicine
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-3311
JADE ELLIE JEHN
Occupational Therapist
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222
ANDREA AGUAYO PHARMD
Pharmacist
1400 BELLINGER ST
EAU CLAIRE, WI 54703
Eau Claire County (715) 838-5222

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 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.

Where is Okechukwu Kanu located?

Okechukwu Kanu practices at 1400 Bellinger St, Eau Claire, WI 54703. The listed phone number is (715) 838-3635.

What is Okechukwu Kanu's specialty?

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

Is Okechukwu Kanu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Okechukwu Kanu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Okechukwu Kanu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Okechukwu Kanu reassigns Medicare benefits to 11 organizations: Mchs Hospitals Inc (Eau Claire, WI), Lakeview Medical Center Inc Of Rice Lake (Chetek, WI), Black River Health Inc (Black River Falls, WI), Marshfield Clinic Inc (Marshfield, WI), St Vincent Hospital-Hospital Sisters-Third Order Of St Francis (Shawano, WI) and 6 more organizations, listed in the Medicare section above. 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 Okechukwu Kanu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Okechukwu Kanu accept?

Health plans from CareSource (Common Ground Healthcare) and Sanford Health Plan list Okechukwu Kanu 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 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.