2026 NPPES data Geriatric Psychiatry Physician NPI 1104840032 MD
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KALU AGWU, MD

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician in NEW YORK, New York. 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
325
Medicare Part D claims · Geriatric Psychiatry Physician avg: 2K
Generic prescribing
89%
generic claims · 11% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
What the federal data reveals: KALU AGWU, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ([object Object]) practicing in NEW YORK, New York with a Medicare Part D prescribing footprint of 325 claims — 11% brand-name prescribing .

What stands out: KALU AGWU, MD filed 325 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 across NEW YORK, New York. Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records, with no proprietary rating applied.

Board certification likely (heuristic — not verified)

KALU AGWU, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + 1 hospital affiliation — signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).

KALU AGWU, MD at a glance

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 07/26/2006

NPI 1104840032

Primary specialty

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician

Niche

785 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

325 80% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,586

Specialty distribution in New York

How Geriatric Psychiatry Physician compares to other specialties among New York providers

New York providers

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within New York

1. Geriatric Psychiatry Physician42%2. Internal medicine21%3. Family medicine17%4. Surgical12%5. Pediatric8%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician share within New York

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Geriatric Psychiatry Physician (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Geriatric Psychiatry Physician) — ABMS / AOA estimate

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).

KALU AGWU, MD is a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider practicing in NEW YORK, New York, according to the CMS National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES). Credentials: MD. NPI: 1104840032. 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.

KALU AGWU, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider holding MD credentials at 506 LENOX AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10037, with a listed phone of (212) 939-1000. NPI 1104840032 was issued on 07/26/2006. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what AGWU 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 325 prescription claims written by this provider, covering N/A Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $83K in drug spend, split 11% brand-name and 89% generic by claim count. 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.

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician is a narrow specialty nationwide, with 785 enrolled providers across 46 states and an average of 1,586 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

506 LENOX AVE
NEW YORK, NY 10037

Provider Details

NPI 1104840032
Specialty Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
Credentials MD
Gender Male
NPI Issued 07/26/2006

Hospital and facility affiliations

Facilities where KALU AGWU, 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.

PHYSICIAN AFFILIATE GROUP OF NEW YORK PC
NEW YORK, NY

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

License & disciplinary context — New York NYSBPMC 2023 annual report

Aggregate state board data only — NOT a determination of any individual provider's status. The figures below describe statewide disciplinary activity across all ~100K New York medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to KALU AGWU, MD. To verify KALU AGWU, MD's current license status, search the NYSBPMC public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

312
Total board actions, New York 2023
Across 302 cases
3.12
Actions per 1,000 licensees
New York statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
89 cases

NYSBPMC publishes annual disciplinary statistics as part of public-record reporting under each state's Administrative Procedure Act. See the full breakdown by action type and year on the New York disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

KALU AGWU, MD — brand share 11.0%
Specialty average (est.)

11% brand-name claims vs 89% generic, on 325 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.

325
Total Claims
$83K
Total Drug Cost
N/A
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
325
Total Day Supply
6,877
Brand vs Generic
11% brand / 89% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$73K
Generic Drug Cost
$10K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
44.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.11

Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)

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

Drug Claims
Clozapine
62
Gabapentin
31
Divalproex Sodium Er
Divalproex Sodium
30
Propranolol Hcl
27
Lorazepam
17
Lithium Carbonate
15
Abilify Maintena
Aripiprazole
14
Aripiprazole
13
Chlorpromazine Hcl
13
Benztropine Mesylate
11

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

Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Overview

How KALU AGWU, MD fits within the Geriatric Psychiatry Physician landscape nationally.

785
Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in US
46
States with Geriatric Psychiatry Physician
1,586
Avg Claims per Provider

KALU AGWU, MD's 325 claims are below the specialty average of 1,586.

Nearby Geriatric Psychiatry Physician Providers in New York

Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New York, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as AGWU.

Compare Geriatric Psychiatry Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is KALU AGWU, MD's specialty?
KALU AGWU, MD specializes in Geriatric Psychiatry Physician and practices in NEW YORK, New York. Credentials: MD.
How much does KALU AGWU, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, KALU AGWU, MD wrote 325 Medicare Part D claims totaling $83K in drug costs for N/A beneficiaries.
Where is KALU AGWU, MD located?
KALU AGWU, MD is located at 506 LENOX AVE, NEW YORK, NY, 10037. Phone: (212) 939-1000.
What is KALU AGWU, MD's NPI number?
KALU AGWU, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1104840032, issued on 07/26/2006.
Does KALU AGWU, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
KALU AGWU, MD's prescribing is 11% brand-name and 89% generic drugs by claim count, with $73K in brand drug costs.
How many Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers are there in the US?
There are 785 Geriatric Psychiatry Physician providers across 46 states in the US. The average Geriatric Psychiatry Physician provider writes 1,586 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does KALU AGWU, MD prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, KALU AGWU, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Clozapine, Gabapentin, Divalproex Sodium Er. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does KALU AGWU, MD accept Medicare?
KALU AGWU, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 325 Part D claims and N/A Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify KALU AGWU, MD's credentials?
KALU AGWU, MD's NPI is 1104840032 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.
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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