Chukwuma Ogugua, MD
NPI 1326086968 · Pulmonary Disease Physician · Bemidji, MN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Pulmonary Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chukwuma Ogugua, MD is a Pulmonary Disease Physician provider in Bemidji, MN (NPI 1326086968).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1326086968
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pulmonary Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 31497 (SC)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Pulmonary Disease Physician207RP1001X
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
606 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 222 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With a High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 60 Minutes Or More99205 | 86 | $171 |
| Prolonged Office Or Other Outpatient Evaluation and Management Service(s) Beyond the Maximum Required Time of the Primary Procedure Which Has Been Selected Using Total Time on the Date of the Primary Service; Each Additional 15 Minutes By the Physician OrG2212 | 75 | $30 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab With Continuous Airway Pressure (6 Years Or Older)95811 | 69 | $117 |
| Sleep Study in Sleep Lab (6 Years Or Older)95810 | 57 | $113 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 26 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propion/Salmeterolbrand: Fluticasone-Salmeterol | 190 | 47 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 189 | 101 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Handihaler | 152 | 26 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ventolin Hfa | 145 | 65 |
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 132 | 26 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 101 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$61 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2006-06-04
- Last updated
- 2022-03-28
- Certified
- 2022-03-28
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chukwuma Ogugua's NPI number?
- Chukwuma Ogugua's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1326086968, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chukwuma Ogugua's specialty?
- Chukwuma Ogugua is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pulmonary Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chukwuma Ogugua located?
- Chukwuma Ogugua's practice location on file with NPPES is 1233 34th St Nw, Bemidji, MN 56601-5112.
- What is Chukwuma Ogugua's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chukwuma Ogugua is (218) 333-5000.
- Does Chukwuma Ogugua accept Medicare?
- Chukwuma Ogugua is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chukwuma Ogugua's NPI active?
- Yes — Chukwuma Ogugua's NPI (1326086968) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2022-03-28.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.