Physician Profile
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Chinwuba
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba, M.D. practices ophthalmology in Chicago, IL. Ijeoma is a 2015 graduate of Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania. Ijeoma is also listed as specializing in ophthalmology — retina specialist. Medicare claims data shows Ijeoma provided 810 services to 726 patients. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and new patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more. The provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1447638119.
Factual summary compiled by Guide.md from public records; not written by this provider.
Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (312) 926-2000
- Email not available
Practice Locations
251 E HURON ST
Chicago, IL 60611
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Ophthalmology generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Cornea and external eye
Eyelid and tear drainage
Refractive and focusing
- Astigmatism
- Eye misalignment (strabismus)
- Farsightedness
- Lazy eye (amblyopia)
- Nearsightedness
- Presbyopia
Retina and vitreous
Eye injuries
Inflammation, neurologic, and orbit
Retina & vitreous
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Examination and imaging
Cataract and lens
Corneal procedures
Eye diagnostics
Eye injuries
Eyelid surgery
Eyelid, tear duct, and muscle
Glaucoma
- Glaucoma drainage-device implantation
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty
Laser eye surgery
Laser procedures
Laser vision correction
Refractive surgery
Tear duct & Orbit
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
810 services · 726 patients · 9 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser | Procedure | 66821 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of retina | Treatment | 92134 |
67 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of visual field with extended testing | Treatment | 92083 |
60 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Imaging of optic nerve | Treatment | 92133 |
48 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| Exam of the internal drainage system of eye | Treatment | 92020 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
344 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
129 | As often as other peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with low level of medical decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99203 |
84 | More often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
46 | Less often than most peers in Ophthalmology |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Other eye doctors at this location 2
Same specialty, same street address — most likely the same department or group.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other eye doctors in Chicago 7
Same specialty, same city.
More connections — 24 related providers in 3 groups
Trained at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
Class of 2015 at Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Also performs Removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser 8
Providers in IL who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ijeoma S. Chinwuba?
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba is an eye doctor in Chicago, IL. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Ophthalmology”.
NPI registry
What is Ijeoma S. Chinwuba's address?
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba is listed at 251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL 60611. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ijeoma S. Chinwuba?
The number on file is (312) 926-2000. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is the NPI for Ijeoma S. Chinwuba?
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba's National Provider Identifier is 1447638119. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Where did Ijeoma S. Chinwuba train?
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba attended Perelman School of Med at the University of Pennsylvania, graduating in 2015. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How much experience does Ijeoma S. Chinwuba have?
Ijeoma S. Chinwuba has 11 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2015, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ijeoma S. Chinwuba perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ijeoma S. Chinwuba performs procedures including removal of recurring cataract in lens capsule using a laser; provides treatments such as imaging of retina and exam of visual field with extended testing, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Is Ijeoma S. Chinwuba's profile verified?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ijeoma S. Chinwuba. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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