Laura Ngwenya, M.D., PH.D.
NPI 1316193642 · Neurological Surgery Physician · Cincinnati, OH
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurosurgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Laura Ngwenya, M.D., PH.D. is a Neurological Surgery Physician provider in Cincinnati, OH (NPI 1316193642).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1316193642
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurological Surgery PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D., PH.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 35.128297 (OH)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
17 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
152 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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 35 Minutes99232 | 42 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 37 | $62 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 31 | $124 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 22 | $164 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 20 | $92 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $62–$164 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-08-18
- Last updated
- 2017-11-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Laura Ngwenya's NPI number?
- Laura Ngwenya's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1316193642, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Laura Ngwenya's specialty?
- Laura Ngwenya is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurological Surgery Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Laura Ngwenya located?
- Laura Ngwenya's practice location on file with NPPES is 222 Piedmont Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45219-4231.
- What is Laura Ngwenya's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Laura Ngwenya is (513) 475-8990.
- Does Laura Ngwenya accept Medicare?
- Laura Ngwenya is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Laura Ngwenya's NPI active?
- Yes — Laura Ngwenya's NPI (1316193642) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-11-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.