Obinna Nnedu, MD
NPI 1356534168 · Infectious Disease Physician · New Orleans, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Infectious Disease · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Obinna Nnedu, MD is a Infectious Disease Physician provider in New Orleans, LA (NPI 1356534168).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1356534168
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Infectious Disease PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD00048116 (WA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
296 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 | 151 | $114 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 82 | $166 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 43 | $86 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 20 | $133 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $86–$166 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote 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 · 54 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Bictegrav/Emtricit/Tenofov Alabrand: Biktarvy | 112 | 13 |
| Dolutegravir Sodiumbrand: Tivicay | 91 | 11 |
| Dolutegravir/Rilpivirinebrand: Juluca | 87 | — |
| Emtricitabine/Tenofov Alafenambrand: Descovy | 74 | — |
| Daptomycin | 66 | 16 |
| Emtricitab/Rilpiviri/Tenof Alabrand: Odefsey | 60 | — |
| Elviteg/Cob/Emtri/Tenof Alafenbrand: Genvoya |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$156 across 3 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
- 2007-08-24
- Last updated
- 2013-07-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Obinna Nnedu's NPI number?
- Obinna Nnedu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1356534168, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Obinna Nnedu's specialty?
- Obinna Nnedu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Infectious Disease Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Obinna Nnedu located?
- Obinna Nnedu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1514 Jefferson Hwy, New Orleans, LA 70121-2429.
- What is Obinna Nnedu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Obinna Nnedu is (504) 842-4000.
- Does Obinna Nnedu accept Medicare?
- Obinna Nnedu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Obinna Nnedu's NPI active?
- Yes — Obinna Nnedu's NPI (1356534168) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2013-07-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.