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Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Family Medicine*
3.7 (28)
Map Pin Small Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD

Dr. Chiedu Nchekwube, MD is a Family Medicine Specialist in Merrillville, IN. They specialize in Family Medicine, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in Family Practice. They graduated from Howard University College and is affiliated with St. Mary Medical Center, Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Hammond, Methodist Hospital Southlake, Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Nchekwube, completed a residency at Indiana University School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Nchekwube an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Nchekwube works at Family Medicine and Wellness Center in Merrillville, IN. They frequently treat conditions like Dehydration along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Nchekwube's Office Locations

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    Family Medicine & Wellness Center
    5495 Broadway, Merrillville, IN 46410 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 985-5500

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • St. Mary Medical Center
  • Community Hospital
  • Franciscan Health Hammond
  • Methodist Hospital Southlake
  • Methodist Hospitals - Northlake Campus
  • St. Catherine Hospital

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Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Shortness of Breath

Treatment frequency



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Dehydration
Arterial Blood Gas Test (ABG)
Shortness of Breath
Constipation
Joint Pain
Limb Pain
Nausea
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Tobacco Use Disorder
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
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 Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Adhesive Capsulitis Shoulder
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Rhinitis Due to Food
Allergies
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)
Breast Pain
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
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 Sweating
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folliculitis
Foot Infection
Fungal Nail Infection
Gait Abnormality
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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
Indigestion
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Itchy Skin
Lateral and Medial Epicondylitis (Tennis and Golf Elbow)
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
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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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Cramping
Muscle Spasm
Muscle Weakness
Nail Infection
Nasopharyngitis
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Obesity
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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
Potassium Deficiency
Proteinuria
Radiculopathy
Ringworm
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Rosacea
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Salivary Gland Stones and Inflammation
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
Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
Symptomatic Menopause
Testicular Dysfunction
Testosterone Deficiency
Thyroid Disease
Thyroid Goiter
Tinea Versicolor
Tinnitus
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Torticollis
Tremor
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Urinary Stones
Vaginitis or Vaginosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B 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)
Immunization Administration
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
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
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    3.7
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    Specialties*
    • Family Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 44 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Igbo, Spanish and Yoruba
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    NPI Number
    • 1790871341
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Indiana University School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Henry Ford Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Howard University College
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Family Practice
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    Dr. Nchekwube works at Family Medicine and Wellness Center in Merrillville, IN. View the full address on Dr. Nchekwube’s profile.

    Dr. Nchekwube has seen patients for Dehydration, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nchekwube on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    28 patients have reviewed Dr. Nchekwube. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nchekwube.

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