Augustine Onwukwe, MD
NPI 1215963343 · Hospitalist Physician · Lexington, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Augustine Onwukwe, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Lexington, NC (NPI 1215963343).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1215963343
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 9501625 (NC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
4 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
541 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 353 | $111 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 91 | $107 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 63 | $162 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 | 22 | $98 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 12 | $80 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $80–$162 (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.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 6 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Methylprednisolone | 18 | 18 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | 16 | 16 |
| Cefdinir | 14 | 14 |
| Furosemide | 13 | 11 |
| Azithromycin | 12 | 12 |
| Prednisone | 11 | — |
Medicare Part D only. These counts cover prescriptions paid through Medicare Part D in 2024 — they do notinclude cash-pay, commercial-insurance, Medicaid, or Part B–administered drugs, and badly undercount high cash-pay categories (e.g. GLP-1 weight-loss, testosterone, and ED medications). Any drug with 10 or fewer claims is omitted by CMS, and beneficiary counts under 11 are suppressed — so a missing drug means no Part D record, never zero. This is a factual claims summary, not an endorsement, not medical advice, and not a consumer report. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers — by Provider and Drug.
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$265 across 2 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 (3)
- 5412 Central AveSuite aCharlotte, NC 28212-2706Phone: (704) 910-2199Fax: (704) 910-2545
- 905 Verdae Blvd Ste 101Greenville, SC 29607-4098Phone: (864) 990-1910Fax: (864) 990-1911
- 129 N Washington StSumter, SC 29150-4949Phone: (803) 774-9680
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-23
- Last updated
- 2024-03-13
- Certified
- 2024-03-13
Frequently asked questions
- What is Augustine Onwukwe's NPI number?
- Augustine Onwukwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215963343, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Augustine Onwukwe's specialty?
- Augustine Onwukwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Augustine Onwukwe located?
- Augustine Onwukwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC 27292-6792.
- What is Augustine Onwukwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Augustine Onwukwe is (336) 716-2255.
- Does Augustine Onwukwe accept Medicare?
- Augustine Onwukwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Augustine Onwukwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Augustine Onwukwe's NPI (1215963343) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-03-13.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.