Lawrence Ogbechie, MD
NPI 1003868217 · Psychiatry Physician · Long Beach, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Psychiatry · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Lawrence Ogbechie, MD is a Psychiatry Physician provider in Long Beach, CA (NPI 1003868217).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1003868217
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatry PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A61959 (CA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our methodology.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 42 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Trazodone Hcl | 2,452 | 431 |
| Sertraline Hcl | 1,006 | 168 |
| Mirtazapine | 447 | 75 |
| Zolpidem Tartrate | 402 | 94 |
| Duloxetine Hcl | 345 | 54 |
| Aripiprazole | 325 | 67 |
| Quetiapine Fumarate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$1,544 across 59 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-05-16
- Last updated
- 2012-05-29
Frequently asked questions
- What is Lawrence Ogbechie's NPI number?
- Lawrence Ogbechie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1003868217, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Lawrence Ogbechie's specialty?
- Lawrence Ogbechie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatry Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Lawrence Ogbechie located?
- Lawrence Ogbechie's practice location on file with NPPES is 2491 Pacific Ave, Long Beach, CA 90806-2900.
- What is Lawrence Ogbechie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Lawrence Ogbechie is (562) 989-1322.
- Does Lawrence Ogbechie accept Medicare?
- Lawrence Ogbechie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Lawrence Ogbechie's NPI active?
- Yes — Lawrence Ogbechie's NPI (1003868217) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2012-05-29.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.