Chiemezie Onyewuchi, MD
NPI 1033564802 · Internal Medicine Physician · Metairie, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chiemezie Onyewuchi, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Metairie, LA (NPI 1033564802).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1033564802
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 322560 (LA)
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
10 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 · 141 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 603 | 174 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 497 | 145 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 438 | 128 |
| Losartan Potassium | 405 | 120 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 331 | 91 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 310 | 82 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14 across 1 record (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
- 2016-04-29
- Last updated
- 2022-03-08
- Certified
- 2022-03-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chiemezie Onyewuchi's NPI number?
- Chiemezie Onyewuchi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1033564802, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chiemezie Onyewuchi's specialty?
- Chiemezie Onyewuchi is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chiemezie Onyewuchi located?
- Chiemezie Onyewuchi's practice location on file with NPPES is 3530 Houma Blvd Ste 300, Metairie, LA 70006-4203.
- What is Chiemezie Onyewuchi's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chiemezie Onyewuchi is (504) 264-5142.
- Does Chiemezie Onyewuchi accept Medicare?
- Chiemezie Onyewuchi is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chiemezie Onyewuchi's NPI active?
- Yes — Chiemezie Onyewuchi's NPI (1033564802) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.