Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku, M.D.
Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Orthopaedic Trauma Physician · Hackensack, NJ
- NPI 1396981940
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 90.3 / 100 · 2023
- 23 yrs in practice
- Licensed in 3 states
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
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214 State St Ste 101
Hackensack, NJ 076015521
(201) 342-7662
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- January 2009 — 17 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- March 27, 2026
- Year of graduation
- 2003 — 23 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207X00000X — NUCC code
- State licenses (3)
- New Jersey #25MA09662700 · New York #247543 · Pennsylvania #MD440925
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1396981940. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
7,982
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$294,068
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
J7318 |
Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg | 4,920 | 48 | $7 | |
J1885 |
Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg | 836 | 151 | $1 | |
J1030 |
Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg | 777 | 151 | $8 | |
20610 |
Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | 418 | 192 | $74 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 379 | 275 | $87 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 277 | 214 | $123 | |
J3301 |
Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | 120 | 16 | $1 | |
99204 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes | 90 | 90 | $162 | |
27130 |
Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis | 50 | 50 | $1,211 | |
27447 |
Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee | 44 | 42 | $1,251 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 7 peers in Hackensack Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 257. This provider delivers 31× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$764
Transactions
8
Manufacturers
2
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Device Business Services, INC. | 6 | $550.42 | |
| Globus Medical, INC. | 2 | $213.13 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
247
Patients
142
Total drug cost
$2,150
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celecoxib | Generic | 87 | 35 | $1,398 |
| Amoxicillin | Generic | 52 | 30 | $54 |
| Meloxicam | Generic | 52 | 32 | $164 |
| Tramadol Hcl | Generic | 24 | 21 | $77 |
| Folic Acid | Generic | 17 | 12 | $33 |
| Diclofenac Sodium | Generic | 15 | 12 | $423 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku's medical specialty?
Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Hackensack, NJ.
Where does Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku practice?
Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku practices at 214 State St Ste 101, Hackensack, NJ 076015521. Office phone: 2013427662.
What is Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku's NPI?
Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1396981940, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chinenye Nwachuku commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Hyaluronan or derivative, durolane, for intra-articular injection, 1 mg (HCPCS J7318); Injection, ketorolac tromethamine, per 15 mg (HCPCS J1885); Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 40 mg (HCPCS J1030). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.