Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze, M.D.

Anesthesiology Physician (CMS: Anesthesiology) · Anesthesiology Physician · San Diego, CA

  • NPI 1497118046
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 79.2 / 100 · 2023
  • 10 yrs in practice
  • Licensed in 2 states
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
3626 Ruffin RD
San Diego, CA 921231810
(858) 565-9666
Additional location
320 E North Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 152124756
(412) 359-6726

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
March 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
July 14, 2021
Year of graduation
2016 — 10 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207L00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
California #A171129 · Georgia #84738

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1497118046. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
83
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$6,677
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
00142 Anesthesia for lens surgery 23 23 $144
36620 Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin 16 16 $45
64447 Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 16 16 $55
76937 Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access 16 16 $14
01810 Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand 12 12 $127

In context: peer comparison

Among 160 peers in San Diego Anesthesiology Physician, average services per provider: 24. This provider delivers 3.5× the peer median.

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze's medical specialty?
Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze practices Anesthesiology Physician in San Diego, CA.
Where does Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze practice?
Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze practices at 3626 Ruffin RD, San Diego, CA 921231810. Office phone: 8585659666.
What is Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze's NPI?
Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1497118046, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Anesthesia for lens surgery (HCPCS 00142); Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (HCPCS 36620); Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) (HCPCS 64447). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.