Obioma Iwuagwu
NPI 1700181278 · Physician Assistant · Arlington Heights, IL
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Physician Assistant · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Obioma Iwuagwu is a Physician Assistant provider in Arlington Heights, IL (NPI 1700181278).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1700181278
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Physician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 085003708 (IL)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
15 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
1,042 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Residence Visit for Established Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 40 Minutes99349 | 446 | $111 |
| Chronic Care Management Services, First 20 Minutes of Clinical Staff Time Directed By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99490 | 183 | $55 |
| Chronic Care Management Services for Two Or More Chronic Conditions, First 30 Minutes Provided Personally By Health Care Professional, Per Calendar Month99491 | 160 | $74 |
| Physician Or Allowed Practitioner Supervision of a Patient Receiving Medicare-Covered Services Provided By a Participating Home Health Agency (patient Not Present) Requiring Complex and Multidisciplinary Care Modalities Involving Regular Physician Or AllowG0181 | 100 | $92 |
| Residence Visit for New Patient With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 60 Minutes99344 | 49 | $123 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 55 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 222 | 102 |
| Clopidogrel Bisulfatebrand: Clopidogrel | 178 | 90 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 110 | 39 |
| Metformin Hcl | 109 | 26 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 69 | 14 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 68 | 22 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$607 across 19 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
- 2011-01-14
- Last updated
- 2021-05-24
- Certified
- 2021-05-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Obioma Iwuagwu's NPI number?
- Obioma Iwuagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700181278, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Obioma Iwuagwu's specialty?
- Obioma Iwuagwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Physician Assistant (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Obioma Iwuagwu located?
- Obioma Iwuagwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005-2349.
- What is Obioma Iwuagwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Obioma Iwuagwu is (847) 618-2500.
- Does Obioma Iwuagwu accept Medicare?
- Obioma Iwuagwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Obioma Iwuagwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Obioma Iwuagwu's NPI (1700181278) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-05-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.