Kennedy Chima Ukadike, M.D.
Rheumatology Internal Medicine
Kennedy Chima Ukadike is a Rheumatology Internal Medicine specialist based in Reno, NV with over 13 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Kennedy Chima Ukadike, M.D. specializes in internal medicine, serving patients in Reno, NV in group practice. He has been practicing since 2015 — over 13 years. CMS Medicare data shows his patients commonly have arthritis, high cholesterol, and hypertension.
Older · 152dNPPES updated 2025-12-23 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners
Contact & Location
Practice Location
75 Pringle Way Ste 701, Reno, NV 89502-1472
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better77.5%
Nevada avg: 84.7 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-5.3 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
247
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescription Recipients
172
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
920
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $1.24M
Percentile rankings compared against 283 reporting peers in Nevada.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Arthritis, High Cholesterol, and Hypertension.
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+26%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↓ Fewer patients than average (-10%) — less common here
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↓ Fewer patients than average (-7%) — less common here
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-11%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$346 received from industry
9 transactions reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Kennedy Chima Ukadike's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Dec 22, 2025
Self-reported via NPPES
13 years in practice
Established
Rheumatologists treat autoimmune and inflammatory conditions including rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, psoriatic arthritis, gout, osteoarthritis, and vasculitis. They manage biologic therapies and joint-preserving treatments.
Taxonomy: 207RR0500X
Mailing address
1155 Mill St # Ms 14, Reno, NV 89502-1576
Differs from practice location
Virtual Internal Medicine Care With Kennedy Chima Ukadike
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Kennedy Chima Ukadike for arthritis follow-ups, cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Reno required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Kennedy Chima Ukadike
Dr. Ukadike is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Reno, NV. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (775) 982-5000.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Kennedy Chima Ukadike
Practice Location
75 Pringle Way Ste 701, Reno, NV 89502-1472
Mailing Address
1155 Mill St # Ms 14, Reno, NV 89502-1576
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