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Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu, MD
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician (CMS: Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation) · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician · Lanham, MD
- NPI 1578573457
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 28 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 4 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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9841 Greenbelt RD Ste 208
Lanham, MD 207066270
(240) 786-1001
fax (240) 786-1002
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- August 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- January 24, 2015
- Year of graduation
- 1998 — 28 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208VP0014X — NUCC code
- State licenses (4)
- Maryland #D0065933 · Delaware #C1-0007073 · District of Columbia #MD034554 · Virginia #0101235566
- Medicaid
- DE #1000025149
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1578573457. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
2,666
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$229,350
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 1,100 | 325 | $135 | |
J7332 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 768 | 13 | $10 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 409 | 174 | $98 | |
99452 |
Telephone or internet referral service, 30 minutes | 75 | 71 | $35 | |
64483 |
Injection of anesthetic and/or steroid drug into sacral spine nerve root using imaging guidance, single level | 47 | 33 | $144 | |
80505 |
Pathology clinical consultation for complex clinical problem, 41-60 minutes | 42 | 33 | $95 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 38 | 17 | $95 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 34 | 34 | $177 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 33 | 18 | $1 | |
80506 |
Pathology clinical consultation, additional 30 minutes | 31 | 29 | $43 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 1 peers in Lanham Interventional Pain Medicine Physician, average services per provider: 177. This provider delivers 15× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$980
Transactions
43
Manufacturers
12
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Collegium Pharmaceutical, INC. | 9 | $186.08 | |
| Abbvie INC. | 8 | $133.54 | |
| Scilex Pharmaceuticals INC. | 5 | $104.28 | |
| Abbott Laboratories | 4 | $100.74 | |
| Curonix LLC | 1 | $97.95 | |
| Boston Scientific Corporation | 4 | $90.44 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, A Division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 4 | $74.01 | |
| Azurity Pharmaceuticals, INC. | 3 | $62.41 | |
| Pfizer INC. | 2 | $56.50 | |
| Medtronic, INC. | 1 | $31.68 | |
| Valinor Pharma, LLC | 1 | $23.07 | |
| Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated | 1 | $19.10 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
3,778
Patients
851
Total drug cost
$148,449
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxycodone Hcl | Generic | 667 | 103 | $16,484 |
| Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 534 | 103 | $15,510 |
| Gabapentin | Generic | 424 | 91 | $6,500 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | Generic | 351 | 64 | $4,600 |
| Pregabalin | Generic | 277 | 56 | $9,257 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 256 | 63 | $9,374 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | Generic | 224 | 52 | $2,942 |
| Morphine Sulfate ER (Morphine Sulfate) | Brand | 207 | 44 | $7,011 |
| Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) | Brand | 146 | 40 | $4,346 |
| Lidocaine | Generic | 125 | 32 | $19,178 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu's medical specialty?
Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu practices Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in Lanham, MD.
Where does Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu practice?
Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu practices at 9841 Greenbelt RD Ste 208, Lanham, MD 207066270. Office phone: 2407861001.
What is Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu's NPI?
Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578573457, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chukwuma Onyewu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99214); Hyaluronan or derivative, triluron, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7332); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.