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Thoracic Surgery

Ozuru O. Ukoha, MD

Works at hospitals in Chicago, IL · Illinois

Summary

Ozuru O. Ukoha, MD (Thoracic Surgery) is listed by Medicare at 1 hospital in Chicago, IL. NPI 1942247457. Medicare data says the clinician accepts Medicare assignment. Source: CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated 2026-10-02.

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Ozuru O. Ukoha, joined by NPI number (data updated 2026-10-02). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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At a glance

Thoracic SurgeryPrimary specialty
YesAccepts Medicare assignment
39Years since medical school (graduated 1987)
University Of Missouri, Columbia School Of MedicineMedical school
MaleGender (as listed)
Cook CountyGroup practice

Quick answers

Which hospitals does Ozuru O. Ukoha work at?
Medicare's official clinician data lists Ozuru O. Ukoha at 1 hospital: John H Stroger Jr Hospital. This is where the clinician works or has privileges; call the hospital to confirm.
Where does Ozuru O. Ukoha see patients?
Medicare's clinician data lists 1 practice location in Chicago, IL. Call before your visit to confirm the address.
What is Ozuru O. Ukoha's specialty?
Medicare lists Thoracic Surgery as the primary specialty, and also Cardiac Surgery.
Does Ozuru O. Ukoha accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ozuru O. Ukoha accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of 2026-10-02. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
What is the phone number for Ozuru O. Ukoha?
(312) 633-7292, as listed in official Medicare / NPI Registry data.
What is Ozuru O. Ukoha's NPI number?
1942247457. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.

Hospitals where Ozuru O. Ukoha works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ozuru O. Ukoha at these hospitals (updated 2026-10-02). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians.

Practice locations

Addresses where Ozuru O. Ukoha is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Ozuru O. Ukoha as a member of this group (CMS data updated 2026-10-02).

  • Cook County788 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other thoracic surgeons in Chicago

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Chicago, IL — not a recommendation.

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Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolUniversity Of Missouri, Columbia School Of Medicine
Graduation year1987
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1942247457
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  2. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated 2026-10-02, retrieved 2026-10-29
  3. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  4. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians