Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Charles Otuonye, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Internal Medicine) · Internal Medicine Physician · Glendale, AZ

  • NPI 1265444913
  • Accepts Medicare
  • 32 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5555 W. Thunderbird, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center
Glendale, AZ 85306
(602) 865-2627
fax (602) 865-2632

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
Profile last updated
January 4, 2017
Year of graduation
1994 — 32 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Arizona #34756
Medicaid
AZ #124359

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1265444913. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,135
Distinct HCPCS
4
Medicare allowed
$141,974
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 788 225 $116
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 184 175 $170
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 151 138 $112
99306 Initial nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 12 11 $178

In context: peer comparison

Among 28 peers in Glendale Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 170. This provider delivers 6.7× the peer median.

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
337
Patients
328
Total drug cost
$13,136
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Cefdinir Generic 67 66 $1,239
Levofloxacin Generic 49 47 $277
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 47 47 $196
Methylprednisolone Generic 43 39 $478
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 34 34 $349
Azithromycin Generic 19 19 $182
Oxycodone Hcl Generic 17 17 $39
Ciprofloxacin Hcl Generic 16 15 $155
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 15 14 $250
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 15 15 $9,828

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Charles Otuonye's medical specialty?
Dr. Charles Otuonye practices Hospitalist Physician in Glendale, AZ.
Where does Dr. Charles Otuonye practice?
Dr. Charles Otuonye practices at 5555 W. Thunderbird, Glendale, AZ 85306. Office phone: 6028652627.
What is Dr. Charles Otuonye's NPI?
Dr. Charles Otuonye's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1265444913, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Charles Otuonye accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Charles Otuonye accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Charles Otuonye commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making (HCPCS 99223); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.