Onyemaechi Nwabueze, M.D.
NPI 1497118046 · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Onyemaechi Nwabueze, M.D. is a Anesthesiology Physician provider in San Diego, CA (NPI 1497118046).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1497118046
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Anesthesiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 84738 (GA)
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 tenure28% of score
10 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
80 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesia for Lens Surgery00142 | 27 | $135 |
| Anesthesia for Other Procedure on Eye00140 | 17 | $154 |
| Ultrasonic Guidance for Blood Vessel Access76937 | 13 | $14 |
| Insertion of Artery Tube for Blood Sampling Or Infusion Through Skin36620 | 12 | $44 |
| Anesthesia for Procedure on Nerves, Muscles, Tendons, and Tissue of Forearm, Wrist, and Hand01810 | 11 | $172 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $14–$172 (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.
Practice location
Mailing address
Additional practice locations (1)
- 320 E North AvePittsburgh, PA 15212-4756Phone: (412) 359-6726
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2016-03-31
- Last updated
- 2021-07-14
- Certified
- 2021-07-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Onyemaechi Nwabueze's NPI number?
- Onyemaechi Nwabueze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497118046, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Onyemaechi Nwabueze's specialty?
- Onyemaechi Nwabueze is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Anesthesiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Onyemaechi Nwabueze located?
- Onyemaechi Nwabueze's practice location on file with NPPES is 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123-1810.
- What is Onyemaechi Nwabueze's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Onyemaechi Nwabueze is (858) 565-9666.
- Does Onyemaechi Nwabueze accept Medicare?
- Onyemaechi Nwabueze is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Onyemaechi Nwabueze's NPI active?
- Yes — Onyemaechi Nwabueze's NPI (1497118046) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-07-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.