Tochukwu Njepuome, MD
NPI 1417337296 · Hospitalist Physician · Columbia, MO
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Tochukwu Njepuome, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Columbia, MO (NPI 1417337296).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417337296
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2015014078 (MO)
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
11 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
228 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 190 | $195 |
| Insertion of Non-Tunneled Central Venous Tube for Infusion (5 Years Or Older)36556 | 14 | $72 |
| Emergent Insertion of Breathing Tube Into Windpipe Using an Endoscope31500 | 12 | $133 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 12 | $13 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $13–$195 (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 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) |
|---|---|
| Fluticasone/Umeclidin/Vilanterbrand: Trelegy Ellipta | 25 |
| Budesonide/Glycopyr/Formoterolbrand: Breztri Aerosphere | 22 |
| Mepolizumabbrand: Nucala | 21 |
| Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Albuterol Sulfate Hfa | 17 |
| Tiotropium Bromidebrand: Spiriva Respimat | 14 |
| Montelukast Sodium | 12 |
| Budesonide/Formoterol Fumaratebrand: Symbicort | 12 |
| Tezepelumab-Ekkobrand: Tezspire | 12 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 across 1 record (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
- 2015-06-05
- Last updated
- 2024-06-17
- Certified
- 2024-06-17
Frequently asked questions
- What is Tochukwu Njepuome's NPI number?
- Tochukwu Njepuome's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417337296, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Tochukwu Njepuome's specialty?
- Tochukwu Njepuome is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Tochukwu Njepuome located?
- Tochukwu Njepuome's practice location on file with NPPES is 1600 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201-5844.
- What is Tochukwu Njepuome's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Tochukwu Njepuome is (573) 815-8000.
- Does Tochukwu Njepuome accept Medicare?
- Tochukwu Njepuome is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Tochukwu Njepuome's NPI active?
- Yes — Tochukwu Njepuome's NPI (1417337296) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2024-06-17.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.