Nduka-Obi Ossai, M.D
NPI 1770883720 · Nephrology Physician · Las Cruces, NM
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nduka-Obi Ossai, M.D is a Nephrology Physician provider in Las Cruces, NM (NPI 1770883720).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770883720
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Nephrology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- MD2014-0631 (NM)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
1,822 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 | 646 | $121 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 587 | $113 |
| Dialysis Services, 4 Or More Physician Visits Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90960 | 215 | $353 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 127 | $165 |
| Home Dialysis Services Per Month (20 Years Or Older)90966 | 124 | $291 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99203 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 37 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Furosemide | 229 | 70 |
| Sevelamer Carbonate | 141 | 50 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 126 | 42 |
| Hydralazine Hcl | 114 | 36 |
| Losartan Potassium | 101 | 33 |
| Potassium Chloride | 83 | 31 |
| Allopurinol | 71 | 22 |
| Empagliflozin |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$332 across 14 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
- 2010-10-25
- Last updated
- 2016-10-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nduka-Obi Ossai's NPI number?
- Nduka-Obi Ossai's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770883720, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nduka-Obi Ossai's specialty?
- Nduka-Obi Ossai is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Nephrology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nduka-Obi Ossai located?
- Nduka-Obi Ossai's practice location on file with NPPES is 425 S Telshor Blvd # C201b, Las Cruces, NM 88011-8235.
- What is Nduka-Obi Ossai's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nduka-Obi Ossai is (575) 288-2131.
- Does Nduka-Obi Ossai accept Medicare?
- Nduka-Obi Ossai is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nduka-Obi Ossai's NPI active?
- Yes — Nduka-Obi Ossai's NPI (1770883720) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2016-10-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.