Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube, MD - Medicare Family Practice in Merrillville, IN

Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube, MD is a medicare enrolled "Family Medicine" physician in Merrillville, Indiana. He went to Howard University College Of Medicine and graduated in 1980 and has 44 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Family Practice. He is a member of the group practice Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living Inc and his current practice location is 5495 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (219) 985-5500.

Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube is licensed to practice in Indiana (license number 01031281A) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1790871341.

Contact Information

Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube, MD
5495 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 985-5500
(219) 985-5510



Physician's Profile

Full NameMr Chiedu J Nchekwube
GenderMale
SpecialityFamily Practice
Experience44 Years
Location5495 Broadway, Merrillville, Indiana
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube attended and graduated from Howard University College Of Medicine in 1980
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1790871341
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/04/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2011
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5294717609
  • Enrollment ID: I20111221000552

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1790871341NPI-NPPES
200229460MedicaidIN

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207Q00000XFamily Medicine 01031281A (Indiana)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
A Plus Home Health Care IncorporatedHighland, INHome health agency
Methodist Hospitals IncGary, INHospital
Community HospitalMunster, INHospital

Group Practice Association

Group Practice NameGroup PECOS PAC IDNo. of Members
Edgewater Systems For Balanced Living Inc92343983977

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Entity NameFamily Medicine & Wellness Center, P.c.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1417034034
PECOS PAC ID: 7416939822
Enrollment ID: O20040601000913

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Entity NameEdgewater Systems For Balanced Living Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1588705784
PECOS PAC ID: 9234398397
Enrollment ID: O20120308000405

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Entity NameVillagemd Indiana Pc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336676923
PECOS PAC ID: 3476813544
Enrollment ID: O20180209001231

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Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

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Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube, MD
5495 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 985-5500
Mr Chiedu J Nchekwube, MD
5495 Broadway,
Merrillville, IN 46410

Ph: (219) 985-5500

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Family Medicine Doctors in Merrillville, IN

Johann David Farley, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 8300 Broadway Ste D2, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-649-0044    Fax: 219-649-0055
Dr. Brian H Weiss, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Not Enrolled in Medicare
Practice Location: 300 West 80th Ave., Ste A, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-791-9785    Fax: 219-791-9787
Dr. Oranu G Ibekie, M.D.
Family Medicine
Medicare: May Accept Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 1574 E 85th Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-4400    Fax: 219-795-1419
Dr. Syed S Kazmi, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 616 W 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 312-421-1016    
Fadi I Alzeidan, MD
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 7863 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-769-6639    Fax: 219-769-0636
Jessica Jean Glinski, DNP, FNP-BC
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 5043 E 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-707-5276    
Lauren Dandurand, AGACNP-BC
Family Medicine
Medicare: Medicare Enrolled
Practice Location: 200 E 89th Ave Ste 2a, Merrillville, IN 46410
Phone: 219-736-2800    

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