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2026 NPPES data Internal Medicine Physician NPI 1518945674 M.D.
Verify on CMS → Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.
Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, Texas.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 172,737 in Internal Medicine Physician, and covers specialty classification, practice address, and Medicare Part D prescribing data when reported. According to CMS, every field reflects the provider's official federal registration, see our methodology.
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Prescribing volume
5K
Medicare Part D claims · 260 beneficiaries · Internal Medicine Physician avg: 3K
Generic prescribing
78%
generic claims · 22% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Industry payments
$613.76
21 payments · CMS Open Payments (Sunshine Act)
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
What the federal data shows
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. filed 4,751 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as an Internal Medicine Physician in Houston, Texas, prescribing 78% generic.
- 5K
- Part D claims, 2023
- 78%
- generic prescribing
- $613.76
- industry payments (Sunshine Act)
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Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber
Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023, across all CMS prescribers nationally
4,751 Top 7% higher than 93% of 1,370,886 prescribers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more prescribers. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File · 2023
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Board-eligible specialty (heuristic, not verified)
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty but we don't have enough CMS-participation signals to confirm active board-certified status. Consult CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.?
Quality data not reportedPrimary specialty
Internal Medicine Physician
Medicare Part D claims
4,751 75% vs specialty avg
Specialty distribution in Texas
How Internal Medicine Physician compares to other specialties among Texas providers
Board certification
Not published by CMS
CMS does not publish a per-provider board-certification field in NPPES. PlainDoctor does not have a reliable per-specialty certification rate to show for Internal Medicine Physician. Verify directly:
How MIPS and board certification work
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).
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. appears in the CMS NPPES registry as an Internal Medicine Physician provider holding M.D. credentials at 7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX, 77074, with a listed phone of (713) 484-9100. NPI 1518945674 was issued on 01/08/2006.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 4,751 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 260 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $903K in drug spend, split 22% brand-name and 78% generic by claim count, with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
Internal Medicine Physician is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 172,737 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 2,716 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
Provider Details
| NPI | 1518945674 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Internal Medicine Physician |
| Credentials | M.D. |
| Gender | Male |
| NPI Issued | 01/08/2006 |
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 Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.. Source: openpaymentsdata.cms.gov.
Total received
$614
Largest payer
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
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.
License & disciplinary context - Texas TMB 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 ~77K Texas medical licensees in 2023 - they are NOT specific to Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.. To verify Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s current license status, search the TMB public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.
344
Total board actions, Texas 2023
Across 334 cases
4.47
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Texas statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
94 cases
TMB 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 Texas disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. - brand share 22.0%
Internal Medicine Physician average
22% brand-name claims vs 78% generic, on 4,751 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.
4,751
Total Claims
$903K
Total Drug Cost
260
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 9,506
- Total Day Supply
- 273,071
- Brand vs Generic
- 22% brand / 78% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $819K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $83K
- Opioid Claims
- 124 (2.6% rate)
- Antibiotic Claims
- 156
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 70.9 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 1.77
- Gender Split
- 50% female / 50% male
- Age Distribution
- <65: 52, 65-74: 108, 75-84: 68, 85+: 32
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Atorvastatin Calcium
Atorvastatin Calcium
306 claims
- Ozempic
Ozempic
205 claims
- Losartan Potassium
Losartan Potassium
150 claims
- Metoprolol Succinate
Metoprolol Succinate
146 claims
- Albuterol Sulfate … 113
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
113 claims
- Nifedipine Er 112
Nifedipine Er
112 claims
- Gabapentin 110
Gabapentin
110 claims
- Furosemide 101
Furosemide
101 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 306 |
| Ozempic Semaglutide | 205 |
| Losartan Potassium | 150 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 146 |
| Albuterol Sulfate Hfa Albuterol Sulfate | 113 |
| Nifedipine Er Nifedipine | 112 |
| Gabapentin | 110 |
| Furosemide | 101 |
| Fluticasone Propionate | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 96 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Internal Medicine Physician Overview
How Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. fits within the Internal Medicine Physician landscape nationally.
172,737
Internal Medicine Physician Providers in US
56
States with Internal Medicine Physician
2,716
Avg Claims per Provider
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s 4,751 claims are above the specialty average of 2,716.
Nearby Internal Medicine Physician Providers in Texas
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in Texas, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Ezenwabachili.
Dr. Muhammad A. Sattar
MD
Dallas, TX
Anunaya Aashish
Denton, TX
Dr. Queenie Ann Abad
M.D.
San Antonio, TX
Dr. Fuad Abaleka
M.D
Lubbock, TX
Dr. Carol Abalihi
M.D.
El Paso, TX
Compare Internal Medicine Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s specialty? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. specializes in Internal Medicine Physician and practices in Houston, Texas. Credentials: M.D..
How much does Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. wrote 4,751 Medicare Part D claims totaling $903K in drug costs for 260 beneficiaries.
Where is Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. located? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. is located at 7737 SOUTHWEST FWY, Houston, TX, 77074. Phone: (713) 484-9100.
What is Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s NPI number? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518945674, issued on 01/08/2006.
Does Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s prescribing is 22% brand-name and 78% generic drugs by claim count, with $819K in brand drug costs.
Does Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. prescribe opioids? ▼
Yes, Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. had 124 opioid claims in 2023 with an opioid prescribing rate of 2.6%.
How many Internal Medicine Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 172,737 Internal Medicine Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Internal Medicine Physician provider writes 2,716 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s most frequently prescribed drugs include Atorvastatin Calcium, Ozempic, Losartan Potassium. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. accept Medicare? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D. appears in CMS Medicare data with 4,751 Part D claims and 260 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s credentials? ▼
Obiajulu Ezenwabachili, M.D.'s NPI is 1518945674 with credentials M.D.. 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
View source datasets and methodology notes
- 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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