Chukwuma Onyewu, MD
NPI 1578573457 · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Lanham, MD
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chukwuma Onyewu, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider in Lanham, MD (NPI 1578573457).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1578573457
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Interventional Pain Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- C1-0007073 (DE)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
19 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
1,361 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 761 | $127 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 435 | $92 |
| Telephone Or Internet Referral Service, 30 Minutes99452 | 48 | $32 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Single Level64483 | 46 | $136 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 22 | $166 |
| Injection of Anesthetic And/Or Steroid Drug Into Sacral Spine Nerve Root Using Imaging Guidance, Each Additional Level |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 50 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | 764 | 147 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen | 607 | 152 |
| Gabapentin | 591 | 126 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 395 | 87 |
| Pregabalin | 302 | 70 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 283 | 78 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | 239 | 66 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$980 across 43 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
- 2006-08-09
- Last updated
- 2015-01-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chukwuma Onyewu's NPI number?
- Chukwuma Onyewu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578573457, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chukwuma Onyewu's specialty?
- Chukwuma Onyewu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chukwuma Onyewu located?
- Chukwuma Onyewu's practice location on file with NPPES is 9841 Greenbelt Rd Ste 208, Lanham, MD 20706-6270.
- What is Chukwuma Onyewu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chukwuma Onyewu is (240) 786-1001.
- Does Chukwuma Onyewu accept Medicare?
- Chukwuma Onyewu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chukwuma Onyewu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chukwuma Onyewu's NPI (1578573457) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-01-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.