2026 NPPES data Interventional Pain Medicine Physician NPI 1578573457 MD
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CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician in LANHAM, Maryland. CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System profile including specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare prescribing data when reported.

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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 346 beneficiaries · Interventional Pain Medicine Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
75/100
▼ 8 pts below national avg 83.1 · [object Object]
Industry payments
$979.8
43 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
What the federal data reveals: CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician ([object Object]) practicing in LANHAM, Maryland with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 5K claims across 346 beneficiaries — 11% brand-name prescribing . Their CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100 (national average: 83.1) reflects performance across Quality, Cost, Interoperability, and Improvement Activities . Industry payments of $979.8 across 43 transactions are disclosed under CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act).

What stands out: CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 75 out of 100, below the 83.1 national average, and filed 5,096 Medicare Part D claims in 2023. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 2 hospital affiliations — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD at a glance

Below national average

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 08/09/2006

NPI 1578573457

Primary specialty

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician

Niche

1,528 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

5,096 132% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 2,197

MIPS final score

75/100 8.099999999999994% pts

Above neutral band

vs 83.1 national avg

Specialty distribution in Maryland

How Interventional Pain Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Maryland providers

Maryland providers

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Maryland

1. Interventional Pain Medicine Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician share within Maryland

Medicare quality performance — MIPS

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician national average

Below national average
MIPS Final Score
75/100
vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year

MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

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MIPS final score (Interventional Pain Medicine Physician) — 75/100 vs national avg 83.1

The Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores providers 0–100 across four performance categories: Quality, Cost, Promoting Interoperability, and Improvement Activities, weighted under 42 CFR §414.1380. Reporting is voluntary for many small practices, so absence of a MIPS score is not a quality signal.

Board certification through an ABMS or AOA member board signals voluntary post-licensure examination plus continuous Maintenance of Certification cycles. Verify any individual provider's status through certificationmatters.org (ABMS) or osteopathic.org (AOA).

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD is a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider practicing in LANHAM, Maryland, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1578573457. This profile includes practice location, specialty classification, and organizational affiliations from the CMS provider registry. Provider information is self-reported to CMS and updated monthly.

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider holding MD credentials at 9841 GREENBELT RD STE 208, LANHAM, MD, 20706, with a listed phone of (240) 786-1001. NPI 1578573457 was issued on 08/09/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what ONYEWU most recently submitted to CMS rather than a vetted directory listing, which is why patients should always confirm the practice is still at this location before scheduling.

Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 5,096 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 346 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $504K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.4%. These figures capture only Medicare Part D — commercial insurance, Medicaid, and cash-pay prescriptions are not included, and any drug-beneficiary cell under 11 is suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 75/100 for the 2023 performance year, compared with the national average of 83.1.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 1,528 enrolled providers across 53 states and an average of 2,197 Part D claims per prescriber, so the context for interpreting these metrics differs meaningfully from a primary-care baseline. Important: PlainDoctor is a directory of publicly available government data, not medical advice, a malpractice database, or a quality rating. Inclusion here does not imply a recommendation, and absence of complaints or sanctions on this page does not mean none exist — always verify credentials through the NPPES NPI Registry, your state medical board, and the ABMS or AOA before making healthcare decisions.

Practice Address

9841 GREENBELT RD STE 208
LANHAM, MD 20706

Provider Details

NPI 1578573457
Specialty Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 08/09/2006

CMS Quality Score (MIPS)

Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.

75
Final Score
Avg: 83.1

Reporting: Individual

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD bills Medicare from. Star ratings (1-5) are CMS Hospital Compare's "Hospital overall rating" — a composite of mortality, readmission, patient experience, safety, timely care, and efficient use of medical imaging measures. Source: CMS Care Compare.

AGAPE PHYSICAL THERAPY AND SPORTS REHABILITATION LP
FOREST HILL, MD
CHOICE PAIN AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC
NEWARK, DE

Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).

Industry payments received (2024) — CMS Open Payments transparency data

The federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act (part of the Affordable Care Act) requires drug and medical-device manufacturers + group purchasing organizations to publicly report payments and other transfers of value to physicians and teaching hospitals. The data below covers 2024 for CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.

Total received

$980

Largest payer

Collegium Pharmaceutical, Inc.

Most common payment type

Food and Beverage

Industry payments are not necessarily indicators of bias — they include research funding, consulting fees for evidence-based work, royalties for inventions, food at conferences, and similar items. The disclosure exists for transparency. Read our methodology for how we interpret this data.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 5,096 2023 Medicare Part D claims.

The federal Medicare Part D Generic Dispensing Rate national benchmark sits near 90% generic / 10% brand for primary-care prescribers, per CMS Office of the Actuary 2024 estimates. Higher brand share is common in specialty prescribing where generic equivalents are not available.

Medicare Part D Prescribing Data

CMS Medicare Part D prescriber-level data for calendar year 2023.

5,096
Total Claims
$504K
Total Drug Cost
346
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
5,342
Total Day Supply
143,433
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$317K
Generic Drug Cost
$188K
Opioid Claims
2,162 (42.4% rate)
Antibiotic Claims
12

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
64.4 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.92
Gender Split
74% female / 26% male
Age Distribution
<65: 150, 65-74: 143, 75-84: N/A, 85+: N/A

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.

Drug Claims
Oxycodone Hcl
667
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen
Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen
534
Gabapentin
424
Tizanidine Hcl
351
Pregabalin
277
Diclofenac Sodium
256
Cyclobenzaprine Hcl
224
Morphine Sulfate Er
Morphine Sulfate
207
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen
Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen
146
Lidocaine
125

* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.

Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Overview

How CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD fits within the Interventional Pain Medicine Physician landscape nationally.

1,528
Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in US
53
States with Interventional Pain Medicine Physician
2,197
Avg Claims per Provider

CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's 5,096 claims are above the specialty average of 2,197.

Nearby Interventional Pain Medicine Physician Providers in Maryland

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Maryland, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as ONYEWU.

Compare Interventional Pain Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's specialty?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD specializes in Interventional Pain Medicine Physician and practices in LANHAM, Maryland. Credentials: MD.
How much does CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD wrote 5,096 Medicare Part D claims totaling $504K in drug costs for 346 beneficiaries.
What is CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's Medicare quality score?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 75/100. The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD located?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD is located at 9841 GREENBELT RD STE 208, LANHAM, MD, 20706. Phone: (240) 786-1001.
What is CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's NPI number?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1578573457, issued on 08/09/2006.
Does CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $317K in brand drug costs.
Does CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD prescribe opioids?
Yes, CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD had 2,162 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 42.4%.
How many Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 1,528 Interventional Pain Medicine Physician providers across 53 states in the US. The average Interventional Pain Medicine Physician provider writes 2,197 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Oxycodone Hcl, Oxycodone-Acetaminophen, Gabapentin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD accept Medicare?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 5,096 Part D claims and 346 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's credentials?
CHUKWUMA ONYEWU, MD's NPI is 1578573457 with credentials MD. You can verify this through the NPPES NPI Registry, check state medical board records, and confirm board certification through the ABMS or AOA.

Data Sources

Provider Directory
CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), download.cms.gov/nppes, updated monthly. Contains NPI, specialty, credentials, and practice location.
Specialty Classification
NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy (nucc.org), the industry standard for classifying provider specialties in Medicare and Medicaid billing.
Prescribing Data
CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File (2023). Includes claims, drug costs, beneficiaries, and opioid prescribing rates.
Quality Performance
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) — 2023 performance year.
Limitations
Provider data is self-reported to CMS. Prescribing data reflects Medicare Part D only and does not include commercial insurance, Medicaid, or cash prescriptions. Claims below 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS for privacy.

See our complete data methodology for details on how we collect and process government data.

Data as of April 2026 (NPPES) / 2023 (Medicare Part D). Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

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