JOSEPH CHUKWUMA D.O.
NPI 1932545183
Emergency Medicine in Houston, TX

Q: What is Joseph Chukwuma's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Chukwuma is 1932545183. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 15, 2013.

Q: What is Joseph Chukwuma's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Emergency Medicine with taxonomy code 207P00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Chukwuma was last updated on September 13, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 22 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 May 15, 2013PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

11800 ASTORIA BLVD, HOUSTON, TX 77089(713) 338-6565(405) 231-3007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 13, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 13, 2024, Nov 1, 2017 (2 updates tracked since 2017).

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About Joseph Chukwuma D.o. NPPES

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

JOSEPH CHUKWUMA D.O. (NPI 1932545183) is an individual emergency medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (Q9794) and active in the NPI registry since May 2013. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann Hospital System, and is a graduate of Other (2013).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1932545183

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207P00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH CHUKWUMACredential: D.O.

Location Address11800 ASTORIA BLVDHouston, TX 77089-6041

Mailing Address11800 Astoria BlvdHouston, TX 77089-6041 · (682) 472-4999

Phone(713) 338-6565

Fax(405) 231-3007

Sole ProprietorYes

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2013

Enumeration DateMay 15, 2013

Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 13, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedSeptember 13, 2024

✔ NPI 1932545183 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyEmergency MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207P00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · Q9794

Definition

An emergency physician focuses on the immediate decision making and action necessary to prevent death or any further disability both in the pre-hospital setting by directing emergency medical technicians and in the emergency department. The emergency physician provides immediate recognition, evaluation, care, stabilization and disposition of a generally diversified population of adult and pediatric patients in response to acute illness and injury.

Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X

11800 ASTORIA BLVD, Houston, TX 77089

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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, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.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

Joseph Chukwuma D.o. 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 ID8123398237

PECOS Enrollment IDI20170724000498

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.

216 services209 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.

173 services163 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 services104 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.

90 services89 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipProprietary

CMS Certification Number450659

Location1313 Hermann DrHouston, TX 77004 · Harris County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77089 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

$90.40 typical visit price

range $58.24 – $176.98

Typical copayment $22.60 (range $14.56 – $44.24)

Most-billed visit code 99203

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.

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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