Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Chikezie Ochieze, M.D.

Hospitalist Physician (CMS: Family Practice) · Family Medicine Physician · Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program · Lufkin, TX

  • NPI 1548616170
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 69.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 18 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Group practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 2 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
505 S John Redditt Dr
Lufkin, TX 759043120
(936) 634-8311
Additional location
1201 W Frank Ave
Lufkin, TX 759043357
(361) 582-0861
Mailing address
1011 Champions Dr
Lufkin, TX 759017413

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
May 2016 — 10 yrs on file
Profile last updated
December 4, 2025
Year of graduation
2008 — 18 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
208M00000X — NUCC code
State licenses (2)
Texas #S0761 · Texas #BP10057107

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1548616170. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,166
Distinct HCPCS
5
Medicare allowed
$150,929
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99233 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 446 205 $114
99239 Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 297 287 $110
99291 Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 210 109 $205
99232 Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 124 77 $76
99223 Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 89 88 $167

In context: peer comparison

Among 2 peers in Lufkin Hospitalist Physician, average services per provider: 172. This provider delivers 6.8× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$18
Transactions
1
Manufacturers
1
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation 1 $17.90

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$18

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
319
Patients
311
Total drug cost
$19,113
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Methylprednisolone Generic 44 43 $447
Atorvastatin Calcium Generic 31 28 $206
Cefdinir Generic 30 30 $379
Azithromycin Generic 28 28 $220
Levofloxacin Generic 28 28 $212
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 23 21 $16,414
Metoprolol Succinate Generic 19 19 $255
Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass (Amoxicillin/Potassium Clav) Brand 17 17 $111
Furosemide Generic 16 16 $71
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 16 16 $116

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

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What is Dr. Chikezie Ochieze's medical specialty?
Dr. Chikezie Ochieze practices Hospitalist Physician in Lufkin, TX.
Where does Dr. Chikezie Ochieze practice?
Dr. Chikezie Ochieze practices at 505 S John Redditt Dr, Lufkin, TX 759043120. Office phone: 9366348311.
What is Dr. Chikezie Ochieze's NPI?
Dr. Chikezie Ochieze's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1548616170, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Chikezie Ochieze accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Chikezie Ochieze accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Chikezie Ochieze commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99233); Hospital discharge day management (HCPCS 99239); Critical care (HCPCS 99291). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.