Quick answers
- Does Chukwudi B. Uchendu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chukwudi B. Uchendu 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 Chukwudi B. Uchendu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 342 Original Medicare patients and 412 services for Chukwudi B. Uchendu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chukwudi B. Uchendu's NPI number?
- 1912959453. 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 Chukwudi B. Uchendu, 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 | 342 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 412 |
| Different services or procedures | 15 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 75 |
Most frequent services
- Emergency department visit with high level of medical decision making (99285)223 services
- Emergency department visit with moderate level of medical decision making (99284)108 services
- Critical care, first 30-74 minutes (99291)46 services
- Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report only (93010)12 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%
- Arthritis56%
- Ischemic heart disease47%
- Anxiety46%
- Diabetes44%
Hospitals where Chukwudi B. Uchendu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chukwudi B. Uchendu 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.
- Abbeville General HospitalAbbeville, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190034
- Abrom Kaplan Memorial HospitalKaplan, LA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 191322
- Glenwood Regional Medical CenterWest Monroe, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190160
- Lasalle General HospitalJena, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190145
- Ochsner American Legion HospitalJennings, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190053
Practice locations
Addresses where Chukwudi B. Uchendu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 1310 W 7th StKaplan, LA 70548 (337) 643‑8300
- 1634 Elton RdJennings, LA 70546 (337) 616‑7160
- 200 Hospital AveJefferson, NC 28640 (336) 846‑7101
- 503 McMillan RdWest Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 329‑4700
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chukwudi B. Uchendu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Ed Physicians of West Louisiana, LLC26 clinicians in the group
- Jefferson Emergency Services PLLC21 clinicians in the group
- Jefferson Davis Emergency Group LLC17 clinicians in the group
- Vermilion Emergency Group LLC14 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Family Practiceprimary
- Emergency Medicinealso
Other family doctors in Kaplan
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kaplan, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Ed Physicians of West Louisiana, LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Graduation year | 1998 (28 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1912959453 |
| 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