Steven Ovu, MD
NPI 1568876845 · Hospitalist Physician · Winston Salem, NC
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Steven Ovu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Winston Salem, NC (NPI 1568876845).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1568876845
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 2019-02762 (NC)
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
12 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
7 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
697 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 219 | $115 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 128 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 121 | $111 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 81 | $205 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 55 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 35 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 47 | 43 |
| Prednisone | 45 | 40 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 36 | 35 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 31 | 26 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 30 | 14 |
| Lisinopril | 20 | 11 |
| Levofloxacin | 17 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$491 across 4 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 (6)
- 301 Yadkin StAlbemarle, NC 28001-3441Phone: (704) 984-4365
- 10628 Park RdCharlotte, NC 28210-8407Phone: (704) 667-7070
- 2001 Vail AveCharlotte, NC 28207-1248Phone: (704) 304-6070
- 1000 Blythe BlvdCharlotte, NC 28203-5812Phone: (704) 355-0720
- 8800 N Tryon StCharlotte, NC 28262-3300Phone: (704) 863-6241
- 250 Hospital DrLexington, NC 27292-6792Phone: (336) 238-4152Fax: (336) 238-4150
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2014-06-16
- Last updated
- 2025-08-25
- Certified
- 2025-08-25
Frequently asked questions
- What is Steven Ovu's NPI number?
- Steven Ovu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1568876845, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Steven Ovu's specialty?
- Steven Ovu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Steven Ovu located?
- Steven Ovu's practice location on file with NPPES is Medical Center Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27157-3441.
- What is Steven Ovu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Steven Ovu is (336) 713-5215.
- Does Steven Ovu accept Medicare?
- Steven Ovu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Steven Ovu's NPI active?
- Yes — Steven Ovu's NPI (1568876845) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2025-08-25.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.