CHUKWUDI B UCHENDU M.D.
NPI 1912959453
Family Medicine in Bastrop, LA

Active since May 16, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
323 W WALNUT AVE, BASTROP, LA 71220(318) 283-3600 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 31, 2017. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Chukwudi B Uchendu M.d. NPPES

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

CHUKWUDI B UCHENDU M.D. (NPI 1912959453) is an individual family medicine provider in Bastrop, Louisiana, licensed in Louisiana (15756R) and active in the NPI registry since May 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1998).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1912959453
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameCHUKWUDI B UCHENDUCredential: M.D.
Location Address323 W WALNUT AVEBastrop, LA 71220-4521
Mailing Address107 Navajo LnOpelousas, LA 70570-0324 · (337) 351-5129
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1998
Enumeration DateMay 16, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 31, 2017
NPI 1912959453 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License Licensed in LA · 15756R
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Also ListedEmergency Medicine · Emergency Medical ServicesTaxonomy 207PE0004X · License 15756R (LA)
323 W WALNUT AVE, Bastrop, LA 71220

Other Identifiers 1

Medicare UPINI19840LA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

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

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Chukwudi B Uchendu M.d. 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 ID2961464979
PECOS Enrollment IDI20041102000485, I20230719004103
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 4

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.

Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making 99285
An emergency department visit for severe conditions is when you urgently seek medical help due to serious health issues. These could be severe injuries, breathing problems, unbearable pain, or sudden severe illness. Doctors and nurses will provide immediate care to stabilize your condition.
223 services211 patients
Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making 99284
An emergency department visit for a high-severity issue means you're experiencing a serious health problem that needs immediate attention. This could be a severe injury, serious illness, or life-threatening condition. Medical professionals will provide urgent care to stabilize your condition.
108 services103 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
46 services44 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only 93010
A routine electrocardiogram (ECG) with 12 leads is a simple, non-invasive test that records the electrical activity of your heart. It helps in identifying heart conditions by detecting irregularities in your heart rhythms. The results are interpreted and a report is provided.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Abbeville General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Abbeville, LA
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190034
Location118 N Hospital DrAbbeville, LA 70510 · Vermilion County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Ochsner American Legion Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jennings, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number190053
Location1634 Elton RoadJennings, LA 70546 · Jeffrson Davis County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Lasalle General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Jena, LA
OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority
CMS Certification Number190145
Location187 Ninth St/Hwy 84 WestJena, LA 71342 · Lasalle County

Glenwood Regional Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · West Monroe, LA
1/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number190160
Location503 Mcmillan RoadWest Monroe, LA 71291 · Ouachita County
Emergency services

Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital

Critical Access Hospitals · Kaplan, LA
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number191322
Location1310 West Seventh StreetKaplan, LA 70548 · Vermilion County
Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71220 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
$83.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $20.90 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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 14

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

General Acute Care Hospital
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Psychiatric Unit
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220
Social Worker (Clinical)
323 W WALNUT AVE
BASTROP, LA 71220

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 Uchendu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwudi Uchendu is 1912959453. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 16, 2006.

Where is Chukwudi Uchendu located?

Chukwudi Uchendu practices at 323 W Walnut Ave, Bastrop, LA 71220. The listed phone number is (318) 283-3600.

What is Chukwudi Uchendu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Chukwudi Uchendu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwudi Uchendu 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 Uchendu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, CHRISTUS Health Plan and HMO Louisiana list Chukwudi Uchendu 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 Uchendu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Chukwudi Uchendu is affiliated with Abbeville General Hospital, Ochsner American Legion Hospital, Lasalle General Hospital, Glenwood Regional Medical Center and Abrom Kaplan Memorial Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwudi Uchendu was last updated on January 31, 2017. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.