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Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD
Family Medicine* Age 75
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Offers telehealth
Map Pin Small Merrillville, IN
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Family Medicine* Age 75
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
46 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN.
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About Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Dr. Nchekwube graduated from Howard University College in 1980 and completed a residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD is a Family Medicine Physician in Merrillville, IN and has 46 years experience. Dr. Nchekwube has experience treating conditions like Dehydration among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Nchekwube's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Nchekwube also speaks French, Igbo, Spanish and Yoruba. Dr. Nchekwube is board certified in Family Practice and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Joint Pain
Constipation
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Leukocytopenia
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Shortness of Breath
Limb Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Foot Infection
Immunization Administration
Nail Infection
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Urinary Incontinence
Abdominal Pain
Abnormal Thyroid
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Allergies
Amenorrhea
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Animal Allergies
Ankle Sprains and Strains
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Ataxia
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Atherosclerosis
Athlete's Foot
Atrophic Vaginitis
Back Pain
Bedwetting
Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Bruise of Face, Scalp, or Neck
Bunion
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Cachexia
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Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cellulitis
Cervicitis
Chest Pain
Chest Wall Pain Syndrome
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Cluster Headache
Coccygeal Pain
Common Cold
Conduct Disorder
Confusion
Contact Dermatitis
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Depression
Depressive Disorders
Dermatitis Due to Food
Dermatitis Due to Substances Taken Internally
Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Diarrhea
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Difficulty With Walking
Digestive Disorders
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Dizziness
Dry Eyes
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Dry Skin
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Dyslipidemia
Dysphagia
Ear Ache
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Earwax Buildup
Eczema and Contact Dermatitis
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Erectile Dysfunction
Esophagitis
Essential Tremor
Excessive Menstrual Bleeding
Excessive Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Genu Valgum
Gout
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Hair Loss
Hammer Toe
Headache
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Heart Disease
Heart Palpitations
Hemorrhoids
Hernia
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Herpes Zoster Without Complication
Hip Pointer
Hip Sprain
Hormone Imbalance
Hypercalcemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Lichen Simplex Chronicus
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Male Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder
Male Hypogonadism
Malnutrition
Mastodynia
Menopausal and Postmenopausal Disorders
Menopause
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mild Asthma
Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nasopharyngitis
Nausea
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Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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Onychomycosis
Orchitis
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Otitis Media
Outer Ear Infection
Overweight
Pap Smear Abnormalities
Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome (PFPS)
Perimenopause
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Pharyngitis
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Plantar Wart
Pneumonia
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
Sebaceous Cysts
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
Sexual Desire Disorders
Shingles
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Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Sleep-Related Leg Cramp
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Testosterone Deficiency
Throat Pain
Thrush
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Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Tonsillitis
Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Warts
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Wheezing
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Abscess Incision and Drainage
ACTH (Cosyntropin) Stimulation Test
Alcohol Misuse Screening and Counseling
Alcohol or Substance Misuse Screening and Counseling
Allergy Testing
Anemia and Iron Deficiency Screening
Arrhythmia Screening
Bacteriuria Screening
Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy
Blood Allergy Testing
Bone Density Scan
Breast Cancer Screening
Cancer Screening
Cardiovascular Stress Test
Chest Pain Evaluation
Chlamydia Infection Screening
Cholesterol Screening
Dementia Evaluation
Dementia or Depression Screening
Detoxification
Detoxification Evaluation
Diabetes Counseling
Diabetes Screening
Diabetic Evaluation
Diet Counseling
Dipstick Urinalysis
Disability Evaluation
Drug Allergy Testing
Dual-Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) Scan
Dyslexia Assessment
Evaluation and Treatment of Sleep Disorders
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Fetal Cardiac Screening
Genetic Screening for Breast Cancer
Geriatric Assessment
Gonorrhea Screening
Health Screening
HeartAware Online Risk Screening
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Herpes Simplex Screening
HIV Screening
Home Sleep Study
Hormone Replacement Therapy
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Hypnosis (Medical Hypnotherapy)
Impairment Rating Evaluation
Independent Educational Evaluation
IV Therapy
Joint Fluid Test
Joint Injection
Lyme Disease Evaluation
Mammography
McMurray's Test
Melanoma Screening
Memory Evaluation
Menopause Evaluation and Treatment
Mesotherapy
Mole Evaluation
Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
Nutritional Counseling
Oral Glucose Tolerance Test
Osteoporosis Screening
Ovarian Cancer Screening
Pain Management
Pap Smear
Patch Testing
Pelvic Exams
Physical Examination
Pre-Operative Evaluation
Pregnancy Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Prostate Cancer Screening Exam (DRE)
Psychiatric Evaluation
Psychiatric Evaluation - Child and Adolescent
Psychological Evaluation
Psychological Evaluations Prior to Bariatric Surgery
Rapid Flu Test
Sexually Transmitted Infections Screening
Skin Screenings
Skin Testing and Screening
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Spinal and Postural Screening
STD Screening
Strep Test
Stress Management
Syphilis Screening
Testopel® Pellet
Thyroid Screening
Trichomoniasis Screening
Trigger Finger Release
Trigger Point Acupuncture
Trigger Point Injection
Trigger Point Therapy
Tuberculosis Screening
Urine Pregnancy Test
Vaccination
Vaginosis Screening
VAP Lipid Testing
Wellness Examination
Wheelchair Evaluation
Worker's Compensation Evaluations

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield HMO
    Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Aetna
  • HealthLink
  • Coventry Health Care
  • CoreSource
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • TriCare for Life
    Tricare
  • Principal Financial Group
  • WellPoint
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Medicaid
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna
  • Medicare
    Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Sagamore Health Network
    Sagamore Plus
  • Platinum Blue Access-IN PPO
    Pathway-IN HMO-POS
    HealthSync (Select Network)-IN
    Lumenos Plans-IN
    Blue Access-IN
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Blue Traditional-IN
    Blue Preferred-IN HMO
    The Christ Hospital Health Network (TCHHN)-IN
    Gold Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred Plus-IN POS
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Gold Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Catastrophic Pathway-IN
    Blue Preferred --IN POS
    Franciscan Alliance Tiered-IN
    Silver Blue Access-IN PPO
    HealthSync Options-IN POS
    Balanced Blue Access-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO Plus
    Healthy Indiana Plan PPO
    Bronze Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO
    Bronze Blue Access-IN PPO
    Blue Preferred --IN HMO
    National (BlueCard) PPO
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Silver Blue Access w/HSA-IN PPO Plus
    Bronze Blue Access Plus w/HSA-IN PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
    MultiPlan
  • United Healthcare

Where Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Edgewater Systems for Balanced Living Inc.
    5495 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 985-5500
  2. 2 Walgreens #6906
    6097 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 444-0928

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Meet Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Languages Spoken
French
Igbo
Spanish
Yoruba
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Integrative Medicine
Family Medicine
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Nchekwube's Practice

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Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Hammond, Methodist Hospital Southlake, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus, St. Catherine Hospital and St. Mary Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD holds board certification in Family Practice.
Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Howard University College
    1980
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Family Practice
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • HENRY FORD HOSPITAL
    1981
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1985
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD Practices

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN

  • Methodist Hospital Southlake

    8701 Broadway, Merrillville, IN

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN

  • St. Mary Medical Center

    1500 S Lake Park Ave, Hobart, IN

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