Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu, MD - Medicare Interventional Radiology in Forest Park, IL

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Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu, MD is a medicare enrolled "Radiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology" physician in Forest Park, Illinois. He graduated from medical school in 1984 and has 40 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Interventional Radiology. He is a member of the group practice The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois and his current practice location is 1225 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, Illinois. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (708) 657-4540.

Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu is licensed to practice in Illinois (license number 036-083256) 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 1255331096.

Contact Information

Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu, MD
1225 Harlem Ave,
Forest Park, IL 60130-2407
(708) 657-4540
(708) 657-4535

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Physician's Profile

Full NameDr Kenneth U Ekechukwu
GenderMale
SpecialityInterventional Radiology
Experience40 Years
Location1225 Harlem Ave, Forest Park, Illinois
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:
  • Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu graduated from medical school in 1984
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1255331096
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/22/2005
  • Last Update Date: 07/21/2022
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 7911043112
  • Enrollment ID: I20091001000074

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1255331096NPI-NPPES
036-083256-4MedicaidIL

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207R00000XInternal Medicine 036-083256 (Illinois)Secondary
2085R0202XRadiology - Diagnostic Radiology 036-083256 (Illinois)Secondary
2085R0204XRadiology - Vascular & Interventional Radiology 036-083256 (Illinois)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
University Of Illinois HospitalChicago, ILHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameThe Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1386863819
PECOS PAC ID: 3072422716
Enrollment ID: O20031112000158
Entity NameMount Sinai Community Foundation
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1376715896
PECOS PAC ID: 5991600405
Enrollment ID: O20040202001032
Entity NameLoretto Hospital
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1447280284
PECOS PAC ID: 5193725893
Enrollment ID: O20070103000114
Entity NameMedrad Clinics, Sc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1780815241
PECOS PAC ID: 8729124920
Enrollment ID: O20091001000088
Entity NameLucien Diagnostic Imaging Inc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1053351320
PECOS PAC ID: 6305741307
Enrollment ID: O20160902000975

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu, MD
1225 Harlem Ave,
Forest Park, IL 60130-2407

Ph: (708) 657-4540		Dr Kenneth U Ekechukwu, MD
1225 Harlem Ave,
Forest Park, IL 60130-2407

Ph: (708) 657-4540

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