Osita Onugha, M.D.
NPI 1164600128 · Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician · Culver City, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Thoracic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Osita Onugha, M.D. is a Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician provider in Culver City, CA (NPI 1164600128).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1164600128
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 4301512908 (MI)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
18 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
115 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) |
|---|---|---|
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 26 | $186 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 26 | $179 |
| Diagnostic Exam of Lung Airway Using an Endoscope31622 | 22 | $67 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 22 | $150 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 19 | $122 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $67–$186 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$17,601 across 27 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 601 John St Ste M-460Kalamazoo, MI 49007-5355Phone: (269) 341-7333
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-01
- Last updated
- 2024-10-28
- Certified
- 2024-10-22
Frequently asked questions
- What is Osita Onugha's NPI number?
- Osita Onugha's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1164600128, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Osita Onugha's specialty?
- Osita Onugha is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Thoracic Surgery (Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Osita Onugha located?
- Osita Onugha's practice location on file with NPPES is 3831 Hughes Ave Ste 105, Culver City, CA 90232-6834.
- What is Osita Onugha's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Osita Onugha is (424) 452-6068.
- Does Osita Onugha accept Medicare?
- Osita Onugha is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Osita Onugha's NPI active?
- Yes — Osita Onugha's NPI (1164600128) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-10-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.