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Dr. Chiedu Joseph Nchekwube, MD

Nutrition, Family Medicine
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience
Edgewater Primary Care 5495 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Nchekwube graduated from the Howard University College of Medicine in 1980. He works in Merrillville, IN and 2 other locations and specializes in Family Medicine and Nutrition. Dr. Nchekwube is affiliated with Methodist Hospitals Southlake Campus.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Howard University College Of Medicine - 1980

Languages Spoken

Spanish
English

Location & Hours

Edgewater Primary Care
5495 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:30 am - 12:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Family Medicine
Nutrition

Conditions Addressed

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding
Atrial Fibrillation and Atrial Flutter
Hyperthyroidism
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Cardiac Arrhythmia
Heart Failure
Candidiasis of Vulva and Vagina
Disorders of Lipoid Metabolism
Acne
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Acute Sinusitis
Obesity
Female Infertility
Rotator cuff syndrome
Diabetes Mellitus (DM)
Gingival and Periodontal Diseases
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Allergic Rhinitis
Hypertension (HTN)
Dehydration
Hypothyroidism
Non-Toxic Goiter
Anemia
Erectile Dysfunction (ED)
Bronchial Asthma
Calculus of the Urinary System
Cataract
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
Thyroid Cancer
Acute Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
Anxiety Phobic Disorders
Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (BPH)
Emphysema
Abdominal Hernia
Bipolar Disorder
Epilepsy
Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage
Otitis Media
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Tension Headache
Alcohol Dependence
Osteoporosis
Skin Rash
Pneumonia
Rosacea
Depressive Disorders
Diverticulitis
Metabolic Syndrome
Hemorrhoids
Herpes Zoster
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Malignant Neoplasm of Female Breast
Hair Loss
Pulmonary Embolism
Atherosclerosis
Autism
Chronic Bronchitis
Chronic Sinusitis
Constipation
Contact Dermatitis
Dementia
Tinea Unguium
Acute Bronchitis
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Intervertebral Disc Degeneration
Infectious Liver Disease
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Sciatica
Urinary Incontinence
Vitamin D Deficiency
Burns
Chronic Renal Disease
Osteoarthritis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Breast Disorders
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains
Gout
Hemolytic Anemia
Inguinal Hernia
Iron Deficiency Anemia
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Anxiety Dissociative and Somatoform Disorders
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Schizophrenia
Thyroiditis
Eczema
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Candidiasis
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS)
Glaucoma
Hearing Loss
Skin and Subcutaneous Infections

Procedures Performed

Echocardiogram
Venipuncture

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
UnitedHealthcare
Humana
CHAMPVA
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Golden Rule
Anthem Blue Cross
Cigna-HealthSpring
CareSource
Mutual of Omaha
Magellan Health
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna Better Health
Medicaid
National Vision Administrators
Cigna
Aetna
Meritain Health
Kaiser Permanente
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois

Cancer 18
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 23
Orthopedics 45
Neurology & Neurosurgery 28
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 36
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 42
Diabetes & Endocrinology 13
Children's Hospital 4
Urology 37
Psychiatry 53
Geriatrics 34
Rehabilitation 30
Obsterics & Gynecology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 3
Long Term Care 7
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 16