Quick answers
- Does Uchenna I. Chukwurah accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Uchenna I. Chukwurah 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 Uchenna I. Chukwurah see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 220 Original Medicare patients and 1,760 services for Uchenna I. Chukwurah. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Uchenna I. Chukwurah's NPI number?
- 1265766992. 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 Uchenna I. Chukwurah, 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 | 220 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 1,760 |
| Different services or procedures | 41 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 72 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)341 services
- Removal of fingernails or toenails, 6 or more nails (11721)164 services
- Removal of noncancer thickened skin growth, more than 4 growths (11057)137 services
- Removal of skin and tissue, 20.0 sq cm or less (11042)114 services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)104 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 pressure67%
- High cholesterol66%
- Arthritis53%
- Diabetes49%
- Depression30%
- Chronic kidney disease24%
Hospitals where Uchenna I. Chukwurah works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Uchenna I. Chukwurah at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Lovelace Medical CenterAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320009
- Presbyterian HospitalAlbuquerque, NM · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 320021
Practice locations
Addresses where Uchenna I. Chukwurah is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 717 Encino Pl NE, Suite 3Albuquerque, NM 87102
- 7520 Montgomery Blvd NE, Suite E4Albuquerque, NM 87109 (505) 717‑1591
Specialties
- Podiatryprimary
Other podiatrists in Albuquerque
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Albuquerque, NM — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | DPM |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 2009 (17 years since podiatric medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1265766992 |
| 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
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- 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