NPI registry status
Active
2026 NPPES data Surgery Physician NPI 1992942676 MD
Verify on CMS → Ogori Kalu, MD
Surgery Physician in Newark, New Jersey.
This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers - including 36,199 in Surgery 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
103
Medicare Part D claims · 36 beneficiaries · Surgery Physician avg: 169
Generic prescribing
56%
generic claims · 44% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
MIPS score
0/100
▼ 83 pts below national avg 83.1 · Penalty band
Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File, 2023
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.
What the federal data shows
Ogori Kalu, MD reported a CMS MIPS final score of 0/100 - below the 83.1 national average - and filed 103 Medicare Part D claims in 2023.
- 0/100
- MIPS score · -83 vs avg
- 103
- Part D claims, 2023
- 56%
- generic prescribing
- Likely
- board-certified (heuristic)
Every figure on this page comes straight from federal CMS records (NPPES, Medicare Part D, MIPS, Open Payments) - no proprietary rating or editorial opinion is applied.
Ogori Kalu, MD's MIPS score vs every scored U.S. clinician
CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) final score, 2023, the federal quality measure
0 0th percentile higher than 0% of 477,587 scored providers
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more scored providers. 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 Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) · 2023
Where Ogori Kalu, MD sits
This provider among surgery physician peers
Across the 7,525 surgery physician providers who report both Medicare Part D prescribing and a MIPS quality score, Ogori Kalu, MD writes more Part D claims than 53% of them and scores higher on MIPS quality than 0% - placing this provider in the high-volume, lower-quality quadrant. Volume reflects patient-panel size and specialty, not quality; the two axes are independent.
Part D claim volume vs MIPS quality, by specialty percentile
Each dot is one surgery physician peer from a representative sample of 60; the gold marker is Ogori Kalu, MD. Source: CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber data and the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, 2023.
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Board certification likely (heuristic, not verified)
Ogori Kalu, MD practices in an ABMS-board-eligible specialty and shows active CMS Medicare participation + MIPS quality reporting + 1 hospital affiliation - signals consistent with board-certified status. For verified board certification, see CertificationMatters.org (the official ABMS public lookup).
What does the federal data show about Ogori Kalu, MD?
Below national averagePrimary specialty
Surgery Physician
Medicare Part D claims
103 39% vs specialty avg
MIPS final score
0/100 83.1 pts vs avg
Specialty distribution in New Jersey
How Surgery Physician compares to other specialties among New Jersey providers
Medicare quality performance, MIPS
Ogori Kalu, MD's 2023 MIPS final score plotted against the Surgery Physician national average
- MIPS Final Score
- 0/100
- vs 83.1 national avg · 2023 performance year
MIPS final score (Surgery Physician) - 0/100 vs national avg 83.1
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).
Ogori Kalu, MD appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Surgery Physician provider holding MD credentials at 268 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Newark, NJ, 07102, with a listed phone of (973) 877-2770. NPI 1992942676 was issued on 01/16/2009.
Medicare Part D records for calendar year 2023 show 103 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 36 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $3K in drug spend, split 44% brand-name and 56% generic by claim count. On the CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System, this provider earned a Final Score of 0/100 for the 2023 performance year (Quality 0), compared with the national average of 83.1.
Surgery Physician is a mid-sized specialty nationwide, with 36,199 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 169 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 | 1992942676 |
|---|---|
| Specialty | Surgery Physician |
| Credentials | MD |
| Gender | Female |
| NPI Issued | 01/16/2009 |
CMS Quality Score (MIPS)
Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) scores from CMS, 2023 performance year.
0
Final Score
Avg: 83.1
0
Quality
Reporting: Individual
Hospital and facility affiliations
Facilities where Ogori Kalu, 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.
Wound Healing Associates PC
Whippany, NJ
Affiliations sourced from CMS Doctors and Clinicians National Downloadable File; hospital ratings from CMS Hospital General Information dataset (cross-referenced by facility name + state).
Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Above average
Ogori Kalu, MD - brand share 44.0%
Surgery Physician average
44% brand-name claims vs 56% generic, on 103 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.
103
Total Claims
$3K
Total Drug Cost
36
Medicare Beneficiaries
Prescribing Breakdown
- 30-Day Fills
- 109
- Total Day Supply
- 1,181
- Brand vs Generic
- 44% brand / 56% generic
- Brand Drug Cost
- $2K
- Generic Drug Cost
- $932
Patient Demographics
- Average Patient Age
- 79.1 years
- Avg HCC Risk Score
- 3.18
- Gender Split
- 64% female / 36% male
Top Prescribed Drugs (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by claim count for calendar year 2023. Based on Medicare Part D data only.
What Ogori Kalu, MD prescribes most
Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023
- Silver Sulfadiazine
Silver Sulfadiazine
38 claims
- Triamcinolone Acet… 15
Triamcinolone Acetonide
15 claims
- Nystatin 14
Nystatin
14 claims
| Drug | Claims |
|---|---|
| Silver Sulfadiazine | 38 |
| Triamcinolone Acetonide | 15 |
| Nystatin | 14 |
* Counts below 11 are suppressed by CMS for patient privacy. Generic names shown where available from CMS Part D data.
Surgery Physician Overview
How Ogori Kalu, MD fits within the Surgery Physician landscape nationally.
36,199
Surgery Physician Providers in US
56
States with Surgery Physician
169
Avg Claims per Provider
Ogori Kalu, MD's 103 claims are below the specialty average of 169.
Nearby Surgery Physician Providers in New Jersey
Other clinicians with the same primary specialty enrolled in New Jersey, drawn from the same CMS NPPES roster as Kalu.
Dr. William Aarons
M.D.
Atlantic City, NJ
Dr. Farshad Abir
M.D.
Berkeley Heights, NJ
Dr. Alexander Abkin
MD
Florham Park, NJ
Dr. Claude Abouchedid
MD
Trenton, NJ
Dr. Emeka Acholonu
M.D
Voorhees, NJ
Compare Surgery Physician nationally: see state-by-state distribution →
Before you book an appointment
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- Confirm the NPI record is current in the official CMS registry, providers update their own NPPES details, and moves can lag. Verify this NPI
- Check the active license and any disciplinary history with the New Jersey medical board, federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ogori Kalu, MD's specialty? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD specializes in Surgery Physician and practices in Newark, New Jersey. Credentials: MD.
How much does Ogori Kalu, MD prescribe under Medicare Part D? ▼
In 2023, Ogori Kalu, MD wrote 103 Medicare Part D claims totaling $3K in drug costs for 36 beneficiaries.
What is Ogori Kalu, MD's Medicare quality score? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD has a CMS MIPS Final Score of 0/100 (Quality: 0). The national average MIPS Final Score is 83.1. Source: CMS Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) 2023.
Where is Ogori Kalu, MD located? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD is located at 268 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR BLVD, Newark, NJ, 07102. Phone: (973) 877-2770.
What is Ogori Kalu, MD's NPI number? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1992942676, issued on 01/16/2009.
Does Ogori Kalu, MD prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD's prescribing is 44% brand-name and 56% generic drugs by claim count, with $2K in brand drug costs.
How many Surgery Physician providers are there in the US? ▼
There are 36,199 Surgery Physician providers across 56 states in the US. The average Surgery Physician provider writes 169 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Ogori Kalu, MD prescribe most often? ▼
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Ogori Kalu, MD's most frequently prescribed drugs include Silver Sulfadiazine, Triamcinolone Acetonide, Nystatin. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Ogori Kalu, MD accept Medicare? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD appears in CMS Medicare data with 103 Part D claims and 36 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Ogori Kalu, MD's credentials? ▼
Ogori Kalu, MD's NPI is 1992942676 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
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.
- 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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