Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue, MD

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Schertz, TX

  • NPI 1417377052
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 72.3 / 100 · 2023
  • 12 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 5 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600
Schertz, TX 781541457
(210) 804-6890
fax (210) 804-6891
Additional location
19138 US Highway 281 N Ste 100
San Antonio, TX 782584988
Additional location
2829 Babcock RD Ste 700
San Antonio, TX 782296015
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Additional location
3327 Research Plz Ste 215
San Antonio, TX 782355157
Additional location
601 Creekside Xing Ste 106
New Braunfels, TX 781304093
Mailing address
400 Concord Plaza Dr Ste 300
San Antonio, TX 782166991

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2014 — 12 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 10, 2022
Year of graduation
2014 — 12 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R5911

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1417377052. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
3,246
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$202,847
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
J3301 Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg 1,600 118 $1
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 362 238 $87
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 309 227 $45
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 200 193 $121
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 195 195 $159
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 180 145 $45
20611 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance 162 113 $108
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 143 93 $39
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 35 32 $1,241
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 22 20 $60

In context: peer comparison

Among 1 peers in this city , average services per provider: 270. This provider delivers 12× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$288
Transactions
2
Manufacturers
2
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Stryker Corporation 1 $162.56
Heron Therapeutics, Inc. 1 $125.00

By nature of payment

Food and Beverage
$288

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,779
Patients
933
Total drug cost
$19,071
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 668 245 $2,227
Methocarbamol Generic 196 107 $2,373
Celecoxib Generic 173 66 $4,007
Pregabalin Generic 153 114 $4,538
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 141 123 $1,522
Ondansetron Hcl Generic 141 125 $1,115
Naproxen Generic 72 28 $668
Ibuprofen Generic 56 35 $664
Diclofenac Sodium Generic 45 23 $1,059
Gabapentin Generic 37 15 $233

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue's medical specialty?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Schertz, TX.
Where does Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue practice?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue practices at 5000 Schertz Pkwy Ste 600, Schertz, TX 781541457. Office phone: 2108046890.
What is Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue's NPI?
Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417377052, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Emmanuel Nwelue commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (HCPCS J3301); Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.