Chinedu Nwagwu, MD
NPI 1770112054 · Hospitalist Physician · Fresno, CA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Chinedu Nwagwu, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Fresno, CA (NPI 1770112054).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770112054
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- A183092 (CA)
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
6 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
2 documented practice locations
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
3,297 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 Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 1,303 | $107 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 766 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 328 | $78 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 149 | $181 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 144 | $82 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 129 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 416 | 90 |
| Furosemide | 238 | 50 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 205 | 34 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 203 | 37 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 176 | 44 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | 167 | 33 |
| Lisinopril | 150 | 36 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$22 across 1 record (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 (1)
- 4770 W Herndon Ave Ste 110Fresno, CA 93722-8401Phone: (559) 450-0463Fax: (559) 450-0464
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2020-04-07
- Last updated
- 2023-04-14
- Certified
- 2023-04-14
Frequently asked questions
- What is Chinedu Nwagwu's NPI number?
- Chinedu Nwagwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770112054, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Chinedu Nwagwu's specialty?
- Chinedu Nwagwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Chinedu Nwagwu located?
- Chinedu Nwagwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 1303 E Herndon Ave Ste 850, Fresno, CA 93720-3309.
- What is Chinedu Nwagwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Chinedu Nwagwu is (559) 450-3000.
- Does Chinedu Nwagwu accept Medicare?
- Chinedu Nwagwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Chinedu Nwagwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Chinedu Nwagwu's NPI (1770112054) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-14.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.