Osita Onyekwere, M.D.
NPI 1518923465 · Specialist · Anniston, AL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Cardiovascular Disease (cardiology) · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Osita Onyekwere, M.D. is a Specialist provider in Anniston, AL (NPI 1518923465).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518923465
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- SpecialistOther Service Providers
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 19196 (AL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Other Service Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 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
4,224 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,228 | $7 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 738 | $13 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 516 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 415 | $82 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 159 | $62 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 423 | 118 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 396 | 114 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 335 | 72 |
| Carvedilol | 298 | 91 |
| Isosorbide Mononitratebrand: Isosorbide Mononitrate Er | 254 | 79 |
| Losartan Potassium | 228 | 68 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$654 across 14 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
- 2006-04-20
- Last updated
- 2008-06-26
Frequently asked questions
- What is Osita Onyekwere's NPI number?
- Osita Onyekwere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518923465, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Osita Onyekwere's specialty?
- Osita Onyekwere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Specialist (Other Service Providers).
- Where is Osita Onyekwere located?
- Osita Onyekwere's practice location on file with NPPES is 1129 Christine Ave, Anniston, AL 36207-4657.
- What is Osita Onyekwere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Osita Onyekwere is (256) 237-0025.
- Does Osita Onyekwere accept Medicare?
- Osita Onyekwere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Osita Onyekwere's NPI active?
- Yes — Osita Onyekwere's NPI (1518923465) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2008-06-26.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.