Quick answers
- Does Charles R. Chube accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Charles R. Chube 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 Charles R. Chube see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 280 Original Medicare patients and 650 services for Charles R. Chube. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Charles R. Chube's NPI number?
- 1689670721. 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 Charles R. Chube, 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 | 280 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 650 |
| Different services or procedures | 60 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 71 |
Most frequent services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus (87804)106 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)76 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more (99213)70 services
- Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) (87811)56 services
- X-ray of chest, 2 views (71046)49 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 cholesterol65%
- Arthritis46%
- Diabetes34%
- Anxiety25%
- Ischemic heart disease23%
Practice locations
Addresses where Charles R. Chube is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026). The first 5 of 13; the Medicare profile lists all.
- 1009 5th AveHammond, IN 46320 (219) 473‑0722
- 129 E 107th AveCrown Point, IN 46307 (219) 662‑4134
- 1500 Indianapolis BlvdSchererville, IN 46375 (219) 440‑7373
- 1923 W Glen Park AveGriffith, IN 46319 (219) 922‑2535
- 31 E Sibley St, Suite AHammond, IN 46320 (219) 802‑8800
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Charles R. Chube as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Midwest Express Care 4 LLC63 clinicians in the group
- Nwi Urgent Care, LLC44 clinicians in the group
- Midwest Express Care, Inc33 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
Other family doctors in Hammond
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Hammond, IN — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Midwest Express Care 4 LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Meharry Medical College School Of Medicine |
| Graduation year | 1993 (33 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1689670721 |
| 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