Dr Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM - Medicare Podiatrist in Albuquerque, NM

Dr Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM is a medicare enrolled "Podiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery" provider in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He graduated from medical school in 2009 and has 15 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Podiatry. His current practice location is 717 Encino Pl Ne Ste 3, Albuquerque, New Mexico. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (505) 717-1591.

Dr Uchenna Chukwurah is licensed to practice in New Mexico (license number 343) 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 1265766992.

Contact Information

Dr Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM
717 Encino Pl Ne Ste 3,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2623
(505) 717-1591
(505) 213-0091

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Healthcare Provider's Profile

Full NameDr Uchenna Chukwurah
GenderMale
SpecialityPodiatry
Experience15 Years
Location717 Encino Pl Ne Ste 3, Albuquerque, New Mexico
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 Uchenna Chukwurah graduated from medical school in 2009
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1265766992
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 09/29/2009
  • Last Update Date: 08/12/2020
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 5092970988
  • Enrollment ID: I20120627000048

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Dr Uchenna Chukwurah such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1265766992NPI-NPPES
F8031MedicaidNM

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 5901002335 (Michigan)Secondary
213ES0103XPodiatrist - Foot & Ankle Surgery 343 (New Mexico)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NMHospital
Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NMHospital

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 Uchenna Chukwurah allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Provider NameFamily Foot Health Specialists, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1679741813
PECOS PAC ID: 2769555309
Enrollment ID: O20080715000878
Provider NameThe Foot And Ankle Clinic Of Albuquerque, P.c.
Provider TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Provider IdentifiersNPI Number: 1821613399
PECOS PAC ID: 9537582838
Enrollment ID: O20200706000064

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 Uchenna Chukwurah 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 Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM
717 Encino Pl Ne Ste 3,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2623

Ph: (505) 717-1591
Dr Uchenna Chukwurah, DPM
717 Encino Pl Ne Ste 3,
Albuquerque, NM 87102-2623

Ph: (505) 717-1591

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