CHINENYE O. IWUCHUKWU M.D – NPI #1780909713
Surgery

A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.

Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code for Surgery

CHINENYE IWUCHUKWU is a surgeon located in JACKSON, MS. NPPES has assigned the NPI number 1780909713 to CHINENYE IWUCHUKWU on April 01, 2010. It is a Type-1 NPI, indicating this NPI number is associated with an individual. According to the NPI data, there are 2 additional location(s) assigned to this provider which are listed below. With multiple taxonomy codes selected, the primary taxonomy selected by this provider is 208600000X from the Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, which is classified as Surgery.

The NPI profile was last updated on Aug 02, 2024. Use the NPI data found here to bill health insurance companies, identify providers enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid services or other HIPAA compliant transactions. See the complete NPI profile for CHINENYE IWUCHUKWU below.

NPI Profile for
CHINENYE O. IWUCHUKWU

NPI Number
1780909713
Enumeration Date

(more than 16 years ago)
Entity Type
Type-1  Individual (Female)
Legal Name
CHINENYE O. IWUCHUKWU
Credentials
M.D
Primary location
2500 N STATE ST
JACKSON, MS 39216-4500
Phone: (601) 815-2005 Fax:
2 Other location(s):
999 N Curtis Rd Ste 415
Boise, ID 83706-1334
Phone: (208) 302-2600
Fax: (208) 302-2625
11141 Parkview Plaza Dr Ste 305
Fort Wayne, IN 46845-1715
Phone: (260) 266-8900
Fax: (260) 266-8935
Mailing address
504 CLINTON CENTER DRIVE
CBO - SUITE 4300
CLINTON, MS 39056
Phone: (601) 815-2005 Fax:
Sole Proprietor
No
Updated
Certification Date
Aug 02, 2024

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Taxonomy Code(s)

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the health care service provider's type, classification, and the area of specialization. The primary specialty for this provider is indicated as (Primary) below.

Taxonomy Classification / Specialization State License
208600000X
- Surgery (Primary)		 MS 25974
390200000X
- Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program		 NY
2086S0127X
- Surgery / Trauma Surgery		 MS 25974
2086S0102X
- Surgery / Surgical Critical Care		 ID MC-2842

The taxonomy codes are selected by the provider at the time of NPI registration. Selection of a taxonomy code does not replace any credentialing or validation process that the provider requesting the code should complete.

Endpoint

Health Information Exchange (HEI)

HEI is the mobilization of health care information electronically across organizations within a region, community or hospital system. Endpoints provide a simple and secure way for participants to send authenticated, encrypted health information directly to known, trusted recipients over the internet such as primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, labs, etc.

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Endpoint
[email protected]
Endpoint type
Direct Messaging Address
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
11141 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 305,
FORT WAYNE, IN 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicprod-mobile.parkview.com/FHIR/api/FHIR/DSTU2/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
11141 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 305,
FORT WAYNE, IN 77025-1669
Endpoint
https://epicprod-mobile.parkview.com/FHIR/api/FHIR/R4/
Endpoint type
FHIR URL
Endpoint Description
Content Type
Affiliation
N
Endpoint Location
11141 PARKVIEW PLAZA DR STE 305,
FORT WAYNE, IN 77025-1669

Additional Information

Education
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO, PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE - Graduated 2010
Accepts Medicare
This provider accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. The Medicare-approved amount is the total the provider can be paid. When a provider accepts the Medicare-approved amount as payment, you won't be billed for more than the Medicare deductible & coinsureance.
Medicare Ordering & Referring
Provider can:
  • Refer to Part B
  • Order Durable Medical Equipment
  • Refer to Home Health Agency
  • Order Power Mobility Devices
Affiliations
CHINENYE IWUCHUKWU is affiliated with the following medical group(s):
  • HOSPITAL
    • UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTER
      2500 N STATE ST
      JACKSON, MS 39216

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