Quick answers
- Does Theophilus Chukwueke accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Theophilus Chukwueke accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Theophilus Chukwueke see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 120 Original Medicare patients and 630 services for Theophilus Chukwueke. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Theophilus Chukwueke's NPI number?
- 1114000577. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Theophilus Chukwueke, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 120 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 630 |
| Different services or procedures | 20 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient problem focused exam of visual system (92012)278 services
- Photography of the retina (92250)85 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)42 services
- Placement of amniotic membrane on eye surface for wound healing (65778)40 services
- Fitting of contact lens for treatment of eye surface disease (92071)40 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Diabetes52%
- Arthritis48%
- Ischemic heart disease34%
- Chronic kidney disease26%
Practice locations
Addresses where Theophilus Chukwueke is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 612 S Twin City HwyNederland, TX 77627 (409) 724‑0794
Specialties
- Ophthalmologyprimary
Other ophthalmologists in Texas
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Texas — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Temple University School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1990 (36 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1114000577 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians