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Active NPI 1023212982 Individual Practitioner Male Practitioner

Dr. Chidi Jude Ukatu , MD

Surgery • Spokane, WA

✓ Accepts Medicare Assignment

Professional Overview & Biography Verified Profile Summary

Dr. Chidi Ukatu, MD is a certified Surgery practicing in Spokane, WA. With approximately 24 years of clinical experience since completing medical education in 2002, Dr. Ukatu delivers high-quality medical care to the local community at 910 W 5TH AVE STE 801.

Dr. Ukatu maintains professional affiliations with Multicare Health System, Rcch Trios Health Llc and accepts Medicare assignment.

Frequently performed procedures and clinical services include follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital inpatient care per day, initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least. Full Medicare procedure pricing transparency rates and service volume details are listed on this profile.

Practice Location & Contact Primary Location

Practice Address

910 W 5th Ave Ste 801

Spokane, WA 992042974

Telephone 5097555120
Fax 5097556580
Associated Practice Facility / Clinic
🏢 Multicare Health System Facility NPI 1255327201

Medicare Profile & Education

Medical School

Other

Graduation Year

2002

Medicare Assignment

✓ Accepts Assignment

Telehealth Flag

In-Person Only

Specialty Benchmarks & Practice Insights

Comparative analytics for Surgery in Spokane, WA

Senior Veteran Specialist (>20 Yrs)
Practitioner Clinical Experience
24 Yrs +3.6 yrs vs City Avg
City Avg: 20.4 Yrs
State Avg: 22.8 Yrs
Regional Practice Density
53 Specialists

Practicing in Spokane, WA (818 Statewide)

Telehealth Adoption Rate
5.7% Regional Adoption

In-Person Office Visits Only

Medicare Pricing Discount
67.4% Avg Savings

Under CMS Medicare Fee Schedule vs Standard Submitted Charges

Clinical Seniority & Experience Comparison

Dr. Ukatu (24 Years) 24 Yrs
Spokane Specialty Average (20.4 Years) 20.4 Yrs

Performed Procedures & Service Volume

Top Medicare Part B procedures performed by this practitioner

CMS Official Data (2022)
Reporting Year:
HCPCS Code & Description Services Patients Submitted Charge Medicare Allowed
99231 Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
77 28 $111.00 $37.71
99221 Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
16 16 $285.00 $92.78
99222 Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes
14 14 $385.00 $124.19

Medical Specialties & State Licenses

CMS Verified: 2026-02-04
Surgery Primary Specialty

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License WA MD60855728

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License OR MD189196

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.

Surgery

NUCC Taxonomy Code: 208600000X

State License CA A101948

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.

Hospital & Practice Group Affiliations

Rcch Trios Health Llc

3810 Plaza Way, Kennewick, WA 993382722

Phone: 5092217000

Multicare Health System

311 S L St, Tacoma, WA 984053720

Multicare Health System

4700 Point Fosdick Dr, Gig Harbor, WA 983351706

Secondary Practice Locations

930 Sw Abbey St Ste B

Newport, OR 973654820

Phone: 5415747235

10521 Ruthelen St

Los Angeles, CA 900474341

Phone: 3107018216

Practice Associates & Co-Workers

Healthcare professionals and specialists practicing at this location or sharing practice phone/fax

40 Associated Practitioners
NPI 1003016163

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

NPI 1003134933

REGISTEREDDIETITIAN

Joseph Kreilkamp , PA-C

Physician Assistant

NPI 1003263542

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Dr. Arnold Klipstein , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1003896200

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Dr. Miguel Ordonez Castellanos , MD

Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

NPI 1013168392

Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)

Matthew Pippenger , PA-C

Physician Assistant - Medical

NPI 1023410305

Physician Assistant (Certified)

Career & Practice History Timeline

Chronological log of verified NPI updates, location relocations, credentials, and registry changes

9 Historical Events
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Updated Practice Location February 04, 2026

Registered at 910 W 5TH AVE STE 801, SPOKANE, WA 992042974 (Tel: 5097555120)

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Updated Business Mailing Address February 04, 2026

Registered at PO BOX 5299, MS: 820-5-PCO, TACOMA, WA 984150299 (Tel: 2534598231)

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) December 20, 2024

Surgery (License #MD189196 in OR)

NPI Profile Active November 23, 2007

NPI status registered as active in NPPES database

📍
Updated Practice Location November 23, 2007

Registered at 10521 RUTHELEN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 900474341 (Tel: 3107018216)

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Updated Business Mailing Address November 23, 2007

Registered at 10521 RUTHELEN ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 900474341 (Tel: 3107018216)

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Provider Name / Credentials Updated November 23, 2007

Recorded as CHIDI UKATU, M.D.

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Medical Taxonomy / Specialty Registered (Primary Specialty) November 23, 2007

Surgery (License #A101948 in CA)

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Initial NPI Registration & Enumeration June 13, 2007

First registered as active Individual Practitioner in NPPES Database.

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NPI Administrative Meta

NPI Number: 1023212982
Entity Type:
Individual Provider Physician, Nurse Practitioner, or Solo Healthcare Professional (Type 1 NPI)
Enumeration Date: June 13, 2007
Last Update: February 04, 2026
Sole Proprietor: No

Mailing Address

Po Box 5299, Ms: 820-5-Pco

Tacoma, WA 984150299

Phone: 2534598231

Public Domain Record This profile contains public domain information published by CMS and NPPES under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
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