Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Augustine Onwukwe, MD
Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Hospitalist) · Internal Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Family Medicine Physician · Lexington, NC
- NPI 1215963343
- Accepts Medicare
- 46 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 2 states
- Male
- Solo practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
Operates at 4 locations .
- Primary practice
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250 Hospital Dr
Lexington, NC 272926792
(336) 716-2255 - Additional location
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129 N Washington St
Sumter, SC 291504949
(803) 774-9680 - Additional location
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905 Verdae Blvd Ste 101
Greenville, SC 296074098
(864) 990-1910
fax (864) 990-1911 - Additional location
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5412 Central Ave, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 282122706
(704) 910-2199
fax (704) 910-2545 - Mailing address
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5412 Central Ave, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 282122706
Show 1 more location
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 13, 2024
- Year of graduation
- 1980 — 46 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 208M00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (2)
- North Carolina #9501625 · South Carolina #19528
- Medicaid (3)
- SC #N01625 · NC #8964156 · RI #N01625
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1215963343. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
316
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$26,423
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 183 | 93 | $75 | |
99239 |
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes | 53 | 51 | $109 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 34 | 34 | $124 | |
99231 |
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes | 31 | 26 | $47 | |
99238 |
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less | 15 | 15 | $77 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 4 peers in this city , average services per provider: 76. This provider delivers 4.2× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$265
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amgen Inc. | 2 | $264.82 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
153
Patients
104
Total drug cost
$8,024
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | Generic | 25 | 11 | $390 |
| Furosemide | Generic | 20 | 14 | $74 |
| Prednisone | Generic | 19 | 18 | $61 |
| Cefdinir | Generic | 17 | 17 | $405 |
| Doxycycline Hyclate | Generic | 17 | 17 | $184 |
| Metoprolol Tartrate | Generic | 16 | 13 | $117 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 14 | 14 | $120 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | Generic | 13 | 0 | $224 |
| Eliquis (Apixaban) | Brand | 12 | 0 | $6,448 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Augustine Onwukwe's medical specialty?
Dr. Augustine Onwukwe practices Hospitalist Physician in Lexington, NC.
Where does Dr. Augustine Onwukwe practice?
Dr. Augustine Onwukwe practices at 250 Hospital Dr, Lexington, NC 272926792. Office phone: 3367162255.
What is Dr. Augustine Onwukwe's NPI?
Dr. Augustine Onwukwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1215963343, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Augustine Onwukwe accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Augustine Onwukwe accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Augustine Onwukwe commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.