2026 NPPES data Family Nurse Practitioner NPI 1073262978 CRNP
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Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP

Family Nurse Practitioner in Reading, Pennsylvania. This profile is drawn from the federal National Provider Identifier Registry (CMS NPPES), which lists more than 7 million U.S. healthcare providers — including 209,817 in Family Nurse Practitioner, 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
1K
Medicare Part D claims · 159 beneficiaries · Family Nurse Practitioner avg: 1K
Generic prescribing
80%
generic claims · 19% brand-name · higher generic rates reduce patient out-of-pocket costs
Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.

What the federal data shows

Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP filed 1,422 Medicare Part D claims in 2023 as a Family Nurse Practitioner in Reading, Pennsylvania, prescribing 80% generic.

1K
Part D claims, 2023
80%
generic prescribing

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.

Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's Medicare Part D volume vs every U.S. prescriber

Total Medicare Part D claims, 2023 — across all CMS prescribers nationally

1,422 Top 20% higher than 80% of 1,370,886 prescribers

0–200: 670,926 prescribers (49%). Below this entry. 200–400: 182,923 prescribers (13%). Below this entry. 400–600: 90,619 prescribers (7%). Below this entry. 600–800: 56,224 prescribers (4%). Below this entry. 800–1,000: 40,919 prescribers (3%). Below this entry. 1,000–1,200: 31,827 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,200–1,400: 26,224 prescribers (2%). Below this entry. 1,400–1,600: 21,710 prescribers (2%). This entry sits in this band. 1,600–1,800: 19,072 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 1,800–2,000: 16,451 prescribers (1%). Above this entry. 2,000–2,200: 213,991 prescribers (16%). Above this entry. This provider 0 2K+ every Part D prescriber (claims/yr), bucketed by value

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

What does the federal data show about Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP?

Quality data not reported

NPI registry status

Active

Issued 03/20/2022

NPI 1073262978

Primary specialty

Family Nurse Practitioner

High-volume

209,817 US NPIs in this specialty

Medicare Part D claims

1,422 16% vs specialty avg

2023 prescription claims

Specialty avg: 1,222

Specialty distribution in Pennsylvania

How Family Nurse Practitioner compares to other specialties among Pennsylvania providers

Pennsylvania providers

Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program — 5.6%Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program5.6%Pharmacist — 5%Pharmacist5%Physical Therapist — 4.9%Physical Therapist4.9%Mental Health Counselor — 3.9%Mental Health Counselor3.9%Internal Medicine Physician — 3.3%Internal Medicine Physician3.3%Professional Counselor — 3.2%Professional Counselor3.2%Family Nurse Practitioner — 2.5%Family Nurse Practitioner2.5%
Largest specialties in Pennsylvania (% of in-state providers)

Specialty board-certification context

Estimated specialty board-certified rate — Family Nurse Practitioner (ABMS / AOA reference)

Quality data not reported
Est. board-certified rate
78%
Family Nurse Practitioner ABMS/AOA estimate

Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — ABMS / AOA estimate

0%100%78%
Est. board-certified rate (Family Nurse Practitioner) — 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).

Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP appears in the CMS NPPES registry as a Family Nurse Practitioner provider holding CRNP credentials at 645 PENN ST STE 301, Reading, PA, 19601, with a listed phone of (610) 988-4838. NPI 1073262978 was issued on 03/20/2022. Because NPPES data is self-reported by the provider and refreshed monthly, the address, phone, and specialty reflect what Uchendu 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 1,422 prescription claims written by this provider, covering 159 Medicare beneficiaries and totaling roughly $222K in drug spend, split 19% brand-name and 80% 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.

Family Nurse Practitioner is a high-volume specialty nationwide, with 209,817 enrolled providers across 56 states and an average of 1,222 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

645 PENN ST STE 301
Reading, PA 19601

Provider Details

NPI 1073262978
Specialty Family Nurse Practitioner
Credentials CRNP
Gender Female
NPI Issued 03/20/2022

License & disciplinary context — Pennsylvania PA-BOM 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 ~45K Pennsylvania medical licensees in 2023 — they are NOT specific to Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP. To verify Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's current license status, search the PA-BOM public license lookup directly, or check the Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) verification service.

133
Total board actions, Pennsylvania 2023
Across 129 cases
2.96
Actions per 1,000 licensees
Pennsylvania statewide rate
probation
Most common action type
48 cases

PA-BOM 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 Pennsylvania disciplinary trends page. Cross-checked against FSMB U.S. Medical Regulatory Trends.

Brand vs generic prescribing mix · Typical

Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP — brand share 19.0%
Family Nurse Practitioner average

19% brand-name claims vs 80% generic, on 1,422 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.

1,422
Total Claims
$222K
Total Drug Cost
159
Medicare Beneficiaries

Prescribing Breakdown

30-Day Fills
2,919
Total Day Supply
86,233
Brand vs Generic
19% brand / 80% generic
Brand Drug Cost
$186K
Generic Drug Cost
$35K

Patient Demographics

Average Patient Age
67.2 years
Avg HCC Risk Score
1.14
Gender Split
59% female / 41% male
Age Distribution
<65: 50, 65-74: 81, 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.

What Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP prescribes most

Top Medicare Part D drugs by claim count, 2023

claims
Source CMS Medicare Part D Prescriber Public Use File As of 2023
Drug Claims
Amlodipine Besylate
93
Atorvastatin Calcium
66
Metformin Hcl
57
Albuterol Sulfate Hfa
Albuterol Sulfate
56
Lisinopril
39
Omeprazole
39
Gabapentin
38
Ibuprofen
38
Hydrochlorothiazide
37
Trulicity
Dulaglutide
34

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

Family Nurse Practitioner Overview

How Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP fits within the Family Nurse Practitioner landscape nationally.

209,817
Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in US
56
States with Family Nurse Practitioner
1,222
Avg Claims per Provider

Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's 1,422 claims are above the specialty average of 1,222.

Nearby Family Nurse Practitioner Providers in Pennsylvania

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

Compare Family Nurse Practitioner nationally: see state-by-state distribution →

Before you book an appointment

Use this federal record as your verification checklist, not as a recommendation.

  • 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 Pennsylvania medical board — federal registration is not a license check. Credential verification guide
  • Weigh a second option: compare this provider with a nearby Family Nurse Practitioner peer on Medicare volume and prescribing patterns. Compare providers

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's specialty?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner and practices in Reading, Pennsylvania. Credentials: CRNP.
How much does Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP prescribe under Medicare Part D?
In 2023, Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP wrote 1,422 Medicare Part D claims totaling $222K in drug costs for 159 beneficiaries.
Where is Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP located?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP is located at 645 PENN ST STE 301, Reading, PA, 19601. Phone: (610) 988-4838.
What is Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's NPI number?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1073262978, issued on 03/20/2022.
Does Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP prescribe more brand-name or generic drugs?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's prescribing is 19% brand-name and 80% generic drugs by claim count, with $186K in brand drug costs.
How many Family Nurse Practitioner providers are there in the US?
There are 209,817 Family Nurse Practitioner providers across 56 states in the US. The average Family Nurse Practitioner provider writes 1,222 Medicare Part D claims per year.
What drugs does Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP prescribe most often?
Based on 2023 Medicare Part D data, Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's most frequently prescribed drugs include Amlodipine Besylate, Atorvastatin Calcium, Metformin Hcl. This reflects Medicare Part D prescriptions only and does not include commercial insurance or other payer types.
Does Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP accept Medicare?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP appears in CMS Medicare data with 1,422 Part D claims and 159 Medicare beneficiaries in 2023. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm current Medicare enrollment and accepted plans.
How can I verify Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's credentials?
Okwuchi Uchendu, CRNP's NPI is 1073262978 with credentials CRNP. 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).

Disclaimer: Data from CMS NPPES and Medicare Part D. PlainDoctor does not rate or rank providers. Provider information is self-reported and may not be current. Always verify information directly with the provider. About · Methodology

Compiled from official public sources by the PlainDoctor editorial team.