Theophilus O Chukwueke, MD - Medicare Ophthalmology in Orange, TX

Theophilus O Chukwueke, MD is a medicare enrolled "Ophthalmology" physician in Orange, Texas. He went to Temple University School Of Medicine and graduated in 1990 and has 34 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Ophthalmology. His current practice location is 2801 Macarthur Dr, Ste B, Orange, Texas. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (409) 883-4500.

Theophilus O Chukwueke is licensed to practice in Texas (license number K6824) 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 1114000577.

Contact Information

Theophilus O Chukwueke, MD
2801 Macarthur Dr, Ste B,
Orange, TX 77630-4703
(409) 883-4500
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Physician's Profile

Full NameTheophilus O Chukwueke
GenderMale
SpecialityOphthalmology
Experience34 Years
Location2801 Macarthur Dr, Orange, Texas
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:
  • Theophilus O Chukwueke attended and graduated from Temple University School Of Medicine in 1990
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1114000577
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 10/21/2006
  • Last Update Date: 11/01/2023
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6709797004
  • Enrollment ID: I20120501000787

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Theophilus O Chukwueke such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1114000577NPI-NPPES

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207W00000XOphthalmology K6824 (Texas)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Ad Hospital East, LlcHouston, TXHospital

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. Theophilus O Chukwueke allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameTheophilus O. Chukwueke, M.d.,p.a.
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1336407519
PECOS PAC ID: 7012179435
Enrollment ID: O20120501000750

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. Theophilus O Chukwueke 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
Theophilus O Chukwueke, MD
612 S Twin City Hwy, Ste B,
Nederland, TX 77627-4206

Ph: (409) 883-4500
Theophilus O Chukwueke, MD
2801 Macarthur Dr, Ste B,
Orange, TX 77630-4703

Ph: (409) 883-4500

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