Nwabueze Onwere, MD
NPI 1982384871 · Internal Medicine Physician · Forest Hills, NY
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Nwabueze Onwere, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Forest Hills, NY (NPI 1982384871).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1982384871
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 60-P123245-01 (NY)
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
2 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
7,043 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 Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 3,720 | $82 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99308 | 3,131 | $82 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 76 | $198 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 30 Minutes99309 | 52 | $119 |
| Initial Nursing Facility Care With High Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, 50 Minutes Or More99306 | 48 | $199 |
| Nursing Facility Discharge Management, More Than 30 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 11 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 % Sodium Chloridebrand: Sodium Chloride | 40 | 21 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 28 | 24 |
| Gabapentin | 23 | 17 |
| Sodium Chloride 0.45 %brand: Sodium Chloride | 23 | 15 |
| Losartan Potassium | 21 | 15 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 17 | 13 |
| Lorazepam |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$100 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
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2023-07-24
- Last updated
- 2023-07-24
- Certified
- 2023-07-24
Frequently asked questions
- What is Nwabueze Onwere's NPI number?
- Nwabueze Onwere's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1982384871, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Nwabueze Onwere's specialty?
- Nwabueze Onwere is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Nwabueze Onwere located?
- Nwabueze Onwere's practice location on file with NPPES is 6970 Grand Central Pkwy, Forest Hills, NY 11375-3949.
- What is Nwabueze Onwere's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Nwabueze Onwere is (718) 263-4600.
- Does Nwabueze Onwere accept Medicare?
- Nwabueze Onwere is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Nwabueze Onwere's NPI active?
- Yes — Nwabueze Onwere's NPI (1982384871) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-07-24.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.