Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga
Family Practice in East Chicago, Indiana
- MEDICARE CERTIFIED
- 38+ YEARS EXP
Overview
Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga, MD, is a Family Practice specialist in East Chicago, Indiana. She attended and graduated from medical school in 1986, having over 38 years of diverse experience, especially in Family Practice. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Methodist Hospitals Inc, St Catherine Hospital Inc. Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Chikare Health System Pc. Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (219) 397-6000 to request Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.
Doctor Profile
Basics
| Full Name |
Chinyere I Odeluga |
| Former Name |
Chinyere I Obinwa |
| Gender |
Female |
| PECOS ID |
0648466045 |
| Sole Proprietor |
No - She does not own an unincorporated business by herself. |
| Accepts Medicare Assignment |
She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance. |
Medical Specialties
- Family Practice (primary specialty)
Experience
- Over 38 years of diverse experience
Credentials
- Medical Doctor (MD)
help Medical Doctor
Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.
Education and Training
- Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga graduated from medical school in 1986.
NPPES Info
- NPI #: 1316002181
- NPI Enumeration Date: Friday, December 22, 2006
- NPPES Last Update: Thursday, March 21, 2013
Quality Reporting
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eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
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PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
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EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
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MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
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MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.
Language Spoken by Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga
Medical Licenses
Dr. Chinyere I Odeluga has been primarily specialized in Family Medicine for over 38 years of experience.
| Specialization |
License Number |
Issued State |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 01045992 | Indiana |
- Nursing Service Providers / Registered Nurse
click for detail Registered Nurse (1) A registered nurse is a person qualified by graduation from an accredited nursing school (depending upon schooling, a registered nurse may receive either a diploma from a hospital program, an associate degree in nursing (A.D.N.) or a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing (B.S.N.), who is licensed or certified by the state, and is practicing within the scope of that license or certification. R.N.’s assist patient in recovering and maintaining their physical or mental health. They assist physicians during treatments and examinations and administer medications. (2) A provider who is trained and educated in a formal nursing education program at an accredited school of nursing, passes a national certification examination, and is licensed by the state to practice nursing. The individual provides nursing services to patients or clients in areas such as health promotion, disease prevention, acute and chronic care and restoration and maintenance of health across the life span.
| 041278213 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Family Medicine
click for detail Family Medicine Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
| 036092321 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 036092321 | Illinois |
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / General Practice
| 01045992 | Indiana |
Affiliated Hospitals
| Hospital Name |
Location |
Hospital Type |
Hospital Ownership |
| Gary, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
| East Chicago, Indiana | Acute Care Hospitals | Voluntary Non-Profit - Private |
Medical Group Practice
| Doing Business As |
Legal Organization Name |
Number of members |
| Chikare Health System Pc | 2 |
Practice Locations
915 W Chicago Ave
East Chicago, IN 46312-3308
Phone: (219) 397-6000
Fax: (219) 397-6358
Office Hours:
- Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Saturday: Closed
- Sunday: Closed
This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on
Friday, November 17, 2017, and correspondent NPI information on the public NPPES record dated
Thursday, March 21, 2013. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this
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