Physician Profile
Karen G. Ekwueme, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Ekwueme
Based in Chattanooga, TN, Karen G. Ekwueme, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under family practice. Karen graduated from University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) in 1989. Karen is also listed as specializing in family medicine. According to Medicare claims data, Karen cared for 165 Medicare patients across 194 services. The services billed most often include detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus, established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, and established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more. NPI 1720183890 identifies this record in the national registry.
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
- (423) 531-0911
- Email not available
Practice Locations
1521 GUNBARREL RD # 103
Chattanooga, TN 37421
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Family Medicine 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
- Allergies
- Diabetes
- Flu
- Hypothyroidism
- Strep throat
- UTI
Cardiometabolic
Digestive
Genitourinary and reproductive
Musculoskeletal and pain
Neurologic and behavioral
Respiratory and infectious
Skin
Common childhood and ear conditions
Pain & Joints
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
- Annual physical
- Blood test
- Flu shot
- Medicare wellness visit
- Sick visit
- TB test
- Well-woman exam
Preventive interventions
Screening and testing
- Cholesterol screening
- Depression screening
- Diabetes and prediabetes screening
- EKG
Diagnostic Tests
- COVID-19 testing
- Rapid Strep and Flu Swabs
- Urine Drug Screen
Exams & Screenings
- Camp and School Physical
- Pre-Op Clearance Exam
Foot and Leg Pain
- Toenail Fungus Treatment
Heart & Circulation
Injections
Lungs & Breathing
Minor Procedures
- Burn and Wound Care
- Ingrown toenail removal
- Suture removal
Occupational Health
- DOT Physical
Office procedures
- Earwax removal
- Incision and drainage of an abscess
- Superficial foreign-body removal
Pain Management
Preventive Care
- Chronic Illness Checkup
- Routine Vaccines
- Travel Vaccines And Consult
Respiratory
Senior Care
Sexual & Reproductive Health
Skin Procedures
- Cyst Removal
- Precancerous Sun Spot Freezing
- Skin Tag Removal
- Wart Removal
Sleep Health
- At-Home Sleep Study Order
Urgent Care Procedures
- Stitches and Laceration Repair
Wellness & Weight
- Weight Management Consult
Women's Health
- Hormone Replacement Therapy Consultation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
194 services · 165 patients · 6 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for influenza virus | Lab test | 87804 |
58 | More often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more | Office visit | 99214 |
44 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more | Office visit | 99213 |
31 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
| Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (covid-19) | Lab test | 87811 |
29 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| New patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more | Office visit | 99204 |
17 | As often as other peers in Family Practice |
| Automated urinalysis test | Lab test | 81003 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Family Practice |
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.
Also at this address 3
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other family practices in Chattanooga 8
Same specialty, same city.
Trained at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Other providers in the same specialty who trained at the same institution.
More connections — 8 related providers in 1 group
Class of 1989 at University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb) 8
Providers who graduated from the same medical school in the same year.
Common questions
What is Karen G. Ekwueme's specialty?
Karen G. Ekwueme is a family practice in Chattanooga, TN. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry.
NPI registry
Where can I find Karen G. Ekwueme?
Karen G. Ekwueme is listed at 1521 Gunbarrel Rd # 103, Chattanooga, TN 37421. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How do I contact Karen G. Ekwueme?
The number on file is (423) 531-0911. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Karen G. Ekwueme's NPI number?
Karen G. Ekwueme's National Provider Identifier is 1720183890. 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
What is Karen G. Ekwueme's education?
Karen G. Ekwueme attended University of Illinois College of Med (Chi/Peor/Rock/Chm-Urb), graduating in 1989. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Karen G. Ekwueme been practicing?
Karen G. Ekwueme has 37 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1989, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What is Karen G. Ekwueme known for?
According to Medicare billing data, Karen G. Ekwueme the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Karen G. Ekwueme confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Karen G. Ekwueme. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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