Onwura Obiekwe, MD
NPI 1972585446 · Hospitalist Physician · Griffin, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Onwura Obiekwe, MD is a Hospitalist Physician provider in Griffin, GA (NPI 1972585446).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972585446
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Hospitalist PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 050236 (GA)
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
20 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
1,105 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 Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 253 | $115 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 144 | $126 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 142 | $77 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 110 | $109 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 82 | $90 |
| Blood Glucose (sugar) Test Performed By Hand-Held Instrument82962 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 92 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Amlodipine Besylate | 433 | 166 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 374 | 165 |
| Metformin Hcl | 238 | 90 |
| Losartan Potassium | 164 | 61 |
| Lisinopril | 135 | 58 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 126 | 37 |
| Prednisone |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$345 across 18 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
Additional practice locations (1)
- 217 Medical WayRiverdale, GA 30274-2522Phone: (770) 991-9227Fax: (770) 996-0286
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-11-18
- Last updated
- 2021-02-19
- Certified
- 2021-02-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Onwura Obiekwe's NPI number?
- Onwura Obiekwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972585446, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Onwura Obiekwe's specialty?
- Onwura Obiekwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Hospitalist Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Onwura Obiekwe located?
- Onwura Obiekwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 601 S 8th St, Griffin, GA 30224-4213.
- What is Onwura Obiekwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Onwura Obiekwe is (770) 467-6314.
- Does Onwura Obiekwe accept Medicare?
- Onwura Obiekwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Onwura Obiekwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Onwura Obiekwe's NPI (1972585446) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-02-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.