Obidike Nwadike, MD
NPI 1760007488 · Family Medicine Physician · Des Moines, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Obidike Nwadike, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Des Moines, IA (NPI 1760007488).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760007488
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-11956 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure33% of score
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness33% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint20% of score
1 documented practice location
- Open Payments transparency13% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
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 prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 36 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 82 | 22 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 61 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 56 | 20 |
| Famotidine | 40 | — |
| Furosemide | 37 | — |
| Lisinopril | 36 | 11 |
| Losartan Potassium | 35 | 14 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$164 across 9 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
- 2020-06-09
- Last updated
- 2020-06-09
- Certified
- 2020-06-09
Frequently asked questions
- What is Obidike Nwadike's NPI number?
- Obidike Nwadike's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760007488, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Obidike Nwadike's specialty?
- Obidike Nwadike is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Obidike Nwadike located?
- Obidike Nwadike's practice location on file with NPPES is 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314-2613.
- What is Obidike Nwadike's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Obidike Nwadike is (515) 643-2682.
- Does Obidike Nwadike accept Medicare?
- Obidike Nwadike is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Obidike Nwadike's NPI active?
- Yes — Obidike Nwadike's NPI (1760007488) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-06-09.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.