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

Q: 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.

Q: What is Ozuru Ukoha's specialty?

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

Q: 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.

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: August 16, 2026.

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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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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Home State Health, Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware.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

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.

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.

What insurance does Ozuru Ukoha accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware and Ambetter from Home State Health list Ozuru Ukoha 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 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.