Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C
NPI 1073124004 · Physician Assistant · Odessa, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chineme Chima-Nlewem, PA-C is a Physician Assistant provider in Odessa, TX (NPI 1073124004).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1073124004
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PA-C
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,055 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. 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 .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 497 | $102 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 183 | $72 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 1-2 Muscles20552 | 135 | $42 |
| Injection of Drug Or Substance Under Skin Or Into Muscle96372 | 130 | $11 |
| Injection of Trigger Points, 3 Or More Muscles20553 | 52 | $49 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 39 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Acetaminophen With Codeinebrand: Acetaminophen-Codeine | 447 | 74 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 390 | 72 |
| Gabapentin | 207 | 53 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 160 | 60 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 157 | 49 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 150 | 47 |
| Methocarbamol | 115 | 51 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$228 across 5 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
- 2020-08-13
- Last updated
- 2022-10-19
- Certified
- 2022-10-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chineme Chima-Nlewem's NPI number?
- Chineme Chima-Nlewem's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073124004, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chineme Chima-Nlewem's specialty?
- Chineme Chima-Nlewem is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Chineme Chima-Nlewem located?
- Chineme Chima-Nlewem's practice location on file with NPPES is 500 N Washington Ave Ste 400, Odessa, TX 79761-4437.
- What is Chineme Chima-Nlewem's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chineme Chima-Nlewem is (432) 640-3774.
- Does Chineme Chima-Nlewem accept Medicare?
- Chineme Chima-Nlewem is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chineme Chima-Nlewem's NPI active?
- Yes — Chineme Chima-Nlewem's NPI (1073124004) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-10-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.