Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa, MD - Medicare Endocrinology in Washington Dc, DC

Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa, MD is a medicare enrolled "Internal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism" physician in Washington Dc, District Of Columbia. He graduated from medical school in 1971 and has 53 years of diverse experience with area of expertise as Endocrinology. His current practice location is 1615 Rhode Island Avenue Ne, Washington Dc, District Of Columbia. You can reach out to his office (for appointments etc.) via phone at (202) 636-3781.

Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa is licensed to practice in District Of Columbia (license number 8711) and he also participates in the medicare program. He accepts medicare assignments (which means he accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance) and his NPI Number is 1427073675.

Contact Information

Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa, MD
1615 Rhode Island Avenue Ne,
Washington Dc, DC 20018
(202) 636-3781
(202) 832-0575

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Physician's Profile

Full NameObiora Matthias Ogbuawa
GenderMale
SpecialityEndocrinology
Experience53 Years
Location1615 Rhode Island Avenue Ne, Washington Dc, District Of Columbia
Accepts Medicare AssignmentsYes. He accepts the Medicare-approved amount; you will not be billed for any more than the Medicare deductible and coinsurance.
  Medical Education and Training:
  • Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa graduated from medical school in 1971
  NPI Data:
  • NPI Number: 1427073675
  • Provider Enumeration Date: 07/12/2006
  • Last Update Date: 10/26/2008
  Medicare PECOS Information:
  • PECOS PAC ID: 6507920055
  • Enrollment ID: I20090127000643

Medical Identifiers

Medical identifiers for Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa such as npi, medicare ID, medicare PIN, medicaid, etc.
IdentifierTypeStateIssuer
1427073675NPI-NPPES
010795100MedicaidDC

Medical Taxonomies and Licenses

TaxonomyTypeLicense (State)Status
207RE0101XInternal Medicine - Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism 8711 (District Of Columbia)Primary

Medical Facilities Affiliation

Facility NameLocationFacility Type
Adventist Healthcare Fort Washington Medical CtrFort washington, MDHospital

Medicare Reassignments

Some practitioners may not bill the customers directly but medicare billing happens through clinics / group practice / hospitals where the provider works. Medicare reassignment of benefits is a mechanism by which practitioners allow third parties to bill and receive payment for medicare services performed by them. Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa allows following entities to bill medicare on his behalf.
Entity NameObiora M. Ogbuawa, Mdpc
Entity TypePart B Supplier - Clinic/group Practice
Entity IdentifiersNPI Number: 1457504128
PECOS PAC ID: 5496819948
Enrollment ID: O20090127000658

Medicare Part D Prescriber Enrollment

Any physician or other eligible professional who prescribes Part D drugs must either enroll in the Medicare program or opt out in order to prescribe drugs to their patients with Part D prescription drug benefit plans. Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa is enrolled with medicare and thus, if eligible, can prescribe medicare part D drugs to patients with medicare part D benefits.

Mailing Address and Practice Location

Mailing AddressPractice Location Address
Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa, MD
Po Box 41035,
Washington Dc, DC 20018

Ph: (202) 636-3781
Obiora Matthias Ogbuawa, MD
1615 Rhode Island Avenue Ne,
Washington Dc, DC 20018

Ph: (202) 636-3781

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