Quick answers
- Does Valentine C. Chikwendu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Valentine C. Chikwendu 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 Valentine C. Chikwendu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 2,039 Original Medicare patients and 4,341 services for Valentine C. Chikwendu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Valentine C. Chikwendu's NPI number?
- 1356439798. 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 Valentine C. Chikwendu, 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 | 2,039 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,341 |
| Different services or procedures | 56 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)1,636 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)840 services
- Ultrasound of heart with color-depicted blood flow, rate, direction and valve function (93306)539 services
- Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes (99232)125 services
- Evaluation of single, dual, multiple lead or leadless pacemaker system, remote up to 90 days (93294)117 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%
- Arthritis50%
- Ischemic heart disease41%
- Diabetes38%
- Chronic kidney disease33%
Hospitals where Valentine C. Chikwendu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Valentine C. Chikwendu 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.
- Heart of America Medical CenterRugby, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351332
- Mountrail County Medical Center IncStanley, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351301
- St Andrews Health Center - CAHBottineau, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351307
- Tioga Medical CenterTioga, ND · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 351300
- Trinity HospitalsMinot, ND · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 350006
Practice locations
Addresses where Valentine C. Chikwendu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 400 Burdick Expy EMinot, ND 58701 (701) 418‑8000
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Valentine C. Chikwendu as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Trinity Health290 clinicians in the group
Specialties
Find other Cardiovascular Disease (Cardiology) doctors in North Dakota →
Other cardiologists in North Dakota
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in North Dakota — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Trinity Health
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1981 (45 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1356439798 |
| 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