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 .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
250 Hospital Dr
Lexington, NC 272926792
(336) 716-2255
Additional location
129 N Washington St
Sumter, SC 291504949
(803) 774-9680
Additional location
905 Verdae Blvd Ste 101
Greenville, SC 296074098
(864) 990-1910
fax (864) 990-1911
Show 1 more location
Additional location
5412 Central Ave, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 282122706
(704) 910-2199
fax (704) 910-2545
Mailing address
5412 Central Ave, Suite A
Charlotte, NC 282122706

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
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

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

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

CMS Provider Utilization
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

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$265
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Amgen Inc. 2 $264.82

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$265

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
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

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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.