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DR. OZURU OCHU UKOHA M.D.,
NPI 1942247457
Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) in Chicago, IL

Active since June 01, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1901 W HARRISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60612(312) 864-5265(312) 864-9649 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 4, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Dr. Ozuru Ochu Ukoha M.d., NPPES

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

DR. OZURU OCHU UKOHA M.D., (NPI 1942247457) is an individual thoracic surgery (cardiothoracic vascular surgery) provider in Chicago, Illinois, licensed in Illinois (036-103422) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine (1987).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1942247457
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208G00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OZURU OCHU UKOHACredential: M.D.,
Location Address1901 W HARRISON STChicago, IL 60612-3714
Mailing Address1642 Tina LnFlossmoor, IL 60422-1907 · (708) 799-8224 · Fax (708) 799-4611
Phone(312) 864-5265
Fax(312) 864-9649
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineGraduated 1987
Enumeration DateJune 1, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 4, 2021
NPPES CertifiedMay 4, 2021
✔ NPI 1942247457 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyThoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery)Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208G00000X
License✔ Licensed in IL · 036-103422
Definition
A thoracic surgeon provides the operative, perioperative and critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. Included is the surgical care of coronary artery disease, cancers of the lung, esophagus and chest wall, abnormalities of the trachea, abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves, congenital anomalies, tumors of the mediastinum and diseases of the diaphragm. The management of the airway and injuries of the chest is within the scope of the specialty.
1901 W HARRISON ST, Chicago, IL 60612
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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ozuru Ochu Ukoha 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 ID244236040
PECOS Enrollment IDI20061019000144
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

2

Medicare enrollment records show Ozuru Ukoha reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Cook County
Same address
Multi-Specialty
1901 W HARRISON ST
Chicago, IL 60612
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 1,047 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1245350040 (312) 864-4649
Resilience Healthcare - Lakefront Medical Associates, LLC
6.6 mi
General Practice
4646 N MARINE DR
Chicago, IL 60640
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Illinois enrollment
  • 82 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1205301926 (773) 878-8700

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Chicago, IL
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - Local
CMS Certification Number140124
Location1901 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612 · Cook County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 60612 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
$183.39 typical visit price
range $60.08 – $183.39
Typical copayment $45.84 (range $15.02 – $45.84)
Most-billed visit code 99205
Established Patient
$74.80 typical visit price
range $18.97 – $148.12
Typical copayment $18.70 (range $4.74 – $37.03)
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.

JOHANNA WEFES-POTTER
Emergency Medicine
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (847) 843-2000
ARON BERHANU GUDETTA MD
Internal Medicine
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
DR. LIGAYA VILLAFRANCA MARASIGAN M.D.
Obstetrics & Gynecology (Gynecology)
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAG, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-5901
TIN TIN THOMAS M.D.
Internal Medicine
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6000
COOK COUNTY
Pharmacy (Clinic Pharmacy)
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-6189
HELEN ELIZABETH STRAUS MD
Emergency Medicine
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (312) 864-0060
MR. GLEN DERRICK TRAMMELL PA-C
Physician Assistant
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (773) 869-7488
JOHN H STROGER, JR. HOSPITAL OF COOK COUNTY
General Acute Care Hospital
1901 W HARRISON ST
CHICAGO, IL 60612
Cook County (773) 319-2085

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 Ozuru Ukoha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ozuru Ukoha is 1942247457. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 1, 2006.

Where is Ozuru Ukoha located?

Ozuru Ukoha practices at 1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612. The listed phone number is (312) 864-5265.

What is Ozuru Ukoha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) with taxonomy code 208G00000X.

Is Ozuru Ukoha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ozuru Ukoha 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.

Which organizations bill Medicare for Ozuru Ukoha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ozuru Ukoha reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Cook County (Chicago, IL) and Resilience Healthcare - Lakefront Medical Associates, LLC (Chicago, IL). 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 Ozuru Ukoha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ozuru Ukoha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ozuru Ukoha is affiliated with John H Stroger Jr Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ozuru Ukoha was last updated on May 4, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 5 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.