Somto Nwaedozie, MD
NPI 1487216560 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Madison, WI
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Somto Nwaedozie, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Madison, WI (NPI 1487216560).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1487216560
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 73893-20 (WI)
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 tenure33% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 8 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 33 | — |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 25 | 12 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 23 | — |
| Losartan Potassium | 16 | — |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 15 | — |
| Furosemide | 14 | — |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfate |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$14,995 across 36 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
- 2019-06-28
- Last updated
- 2025-06-30
- Certified
- 2025-06-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Somto Nwaedozie's NPI number?
- Somto Nwaedozie's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1487216560, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Somto Nwaedozie's specialty?
- Somto Nwaedozie is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Somto Nwaedozie located?
- Somto Nwaedozie's practice location on file with NPPES is Uw Hospitals & Clinics 600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792-5703.
- What is Somto Nwaedozie's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Somto Nwaedozie is (608) 263-6400.
- Does Somto Nwaedozie accept Medicare?
- Somto Nwaedozie is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Somto Nwaedozie's NPI active?
- Yes — Somto Nwaedozie's NPI (1487216560) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-06-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.