Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton

  • MEDICARE CERTIFIED
  • 14+ YEARS EXP

Overview

Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton, MD, is a Pulmonary Disease specialist in Thousand Oaks, California. She attended and graduated from medical school in 2010, having over 14 years of diverse experience, especially in Pulmonary Disease. She is affiliated with many hospitals including Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, Los Robles Hospital & Medical Center, Northridge Hospital Medical Center, Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital, West Hills Hospital & Medical Center. Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton also cooperates with other doctors and physicians in medical groups including Uc Regents. Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton accepts Medicare-approved amount as payment in full. Call (805) 418-3500 to request Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton the information (Medicare information, advice, payment, ...) or simply to book an appointment.

Address: 100 Moody Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6082

Phone 1: (805) 418-3500
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Doctor Profile

Basics

Full Name Chidinma Chima-Melton
Former Name Chidinma Chima-Okereke
Gender Female
PECOS ID 5890083000
Sole Proprietor Yes - She owns an unincorporated business by herself.
Accepts Medicare Assignment She does accept the payment amount Medicare approves and not to bill you for more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.

Medical Specialties

  • Pulmonary Disease (primary specialty)
  • Internal Medicine

Experience

  • Over 14 years of diverse experience

Credentials

  • Medical Doctor (MD)
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    Medical Doctor
    Doctor of Medicine (MD or DM), or in Latin: Medicinae Doctor, meaning "Teacher of Medicine", is a terminal degree for physicians and surgeons. In countries that follow the tradition of the United States, it is a first professional graduate degree awarded upon graduation from medical school.

Education and Training

  • Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton graduated from medical school in 2010.

NPPES Info

  • NPI #: 1306161625
  • NPI Enumeration Date: Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Quality Reporting

  • eRx - She does not participate in the Medicare Electronic Prescribing (eRx) Incentive Program.
  • PQRS - She does not report Quality Measures (PQRS). The Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) is a Medicare program encouraging health care professionals and group practices to report information on their quality of care. Quality measures can show how well a health care professional provides care to people with Medicare.
  • EHR - She does not use electronic health records (EHR). The Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Program encourages health care professionals to use certified EHR technology in ways that may improve health care. Electronic health records are important because they may improve a health care professional's ability to make well-informed treatment decisions.
  • MHI - She does not commit to heart health through the Million Hearts initiative. Million Hearts is a national initiative that encourages health care professionals to report and perform well on activities related to heart health in an effort to prevent heart attacks and strokes.
  • MOC - She does not participate in the Medicare Maintenance of Certification Program. A "Maintenance of Certification Program" encourages board certified physicians to continue learning and self-evaluating throughout their medical career.

Language Spoken by Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton

  • English


Medical Licenses

Dr. Chidinma Chima-Melton has been primarily specialized in Pulmonary Disease for over 14 years of experience.
  • Internal Medicine / Pulmonary Disease
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    Pulmonary Disease
    An internist who treats diseases of the lungs and airways. The pulmonologist diagnoses and treats cancer, pneumonia, pleurisy, asthma, occupational and environmental diseases, bronchitis, sleep disorders, emphysema and other complex disorders of the lungs.
  • Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians / Internal Medicine
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    Internal Medicine
    A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
  • Internal Medicine / Critical Care Medicine
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    Critical Care Medicine
    An internist who diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.


Affiliated Hospitals


Medical Group Practice

  • Uc Regents


Practice Locations

100 Moody Ct
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-6082
Phone: (805) 418-3500
Office Hours:
  • Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed


This doctor profile was updated by using the public dataset from Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) which is publicized on Friday, November 17, 2017. If you found out that something incorrect and want to change it, please follow this Update Data guide.

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