Chinedu Nwosa, MD
NPI 1457529356 · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Orthopedic Surgery · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chinedu Nwosa, MD is a Orthopaedic Trauma Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1457529356).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1457529356
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Orthopaedic Trauma PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 38432 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
3 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,225 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) |
|---|---|---|
| X-Ray of Thigh Bone, Minimum 2 Views73552 | 155 | $26 |
| Mri Scan of Lower Spinal Canal Without Contrast72148 | 93 | $113 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Straightforward Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 10 Minutes Or More99212 | 74 | $52 |
| X-Ray of Shoulder, Minimum of 2 Views73030 | 72 | $25 |
| X-Ray of Pelvis, 1-2 Views72170 | 51 | $21 |
| Treatment of Upper End of Broken Thigh Bone With Placement of Stabilizing Device Or Prosthetic Replacement27236 | 49 | $1,057 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 2 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Cephalexin | 35 | 26 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 14 | 13 |
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.
$1,116 across 31 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 (2)
- 1111 6th AveDes Moines, IA 50314-2613Phone: (515) 247-3121Fax: (515) 643-8986
- 3201 Se 37th StGrimes, IA 50111-5335Phone: (515) 323-6400
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2008-02-13
- Last updated
- 2025-11-19
- Certified
- 2025-11-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chinedu Nwosa's NPI number?
- Chinedu Nwosa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1457529356, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chinedu Nwosa's specialty?
- Chinedu Nwosa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Orthopaedic Trauma Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chinedu Nwosa located?
- Chinedu Nwosa's practice location on file with NPPES is 450 Laurel St Ste a, Des Moines, IA 50314-3045.
- What is Chinedu Nwosa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chinedu Nwosa is (515) 247-8400.
- Does Chinedu Nwosa accept Medicare?
- Chinedu Nwosa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chinedu Nwosa's NPI active?
- Yes — Chinedu Nwosa's NPI (1457529356) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-11-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.