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UCHECHUKWU OBA M.D.
NPI 1154771368
Hospitalist in Lima, OH

Active since June 18, 2016PECOS Enrolled
88.31/100
CMS Quality Rating
730 W MARKET ST, LIMA, OH 45801(419) 227-3361 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 23, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jul 23, 2026, Mar 9, 2020, Jun 18, 2016 (3 updates tracked since 2016).

About Uchechukwu Oba M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

UCHECHUKWU OBA M.D. (NPI 1154771368) is an individual hospitalist provider in Lima, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.138530) and active in the NPI registry since June 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health-st Rita's Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2015).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1154771368
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameUCHECHUKWU OBACredential: M.D.
Location Address730 W MARKET STLima, OH 45801-4602
Mailing AddressPo Box 7527Dublin, OH 43017-0727
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJune 18, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 23, 20263 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJuly 23, 2026
NPI 1154771368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35.138530
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedFamily MedicineTaxonomy 207Q00000X · License 1908 R 75796 (AZ), 35138530 (OH)
730 W MARKET ST, Lima, OH 45801

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Uchechukwu Oba M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID3779877667
PECOS Enrollment IDI20250910004190
Eligible to Order & Refer Part B Labs & Imaging Durable Medical Equipment Home Health Agency Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 4

Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.

Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
150 services129 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
136 services87 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
96 services61 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
83 services78 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Lima, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360066
Location730 West Market StreetLima, OH 45801 · Allen County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Van Wert County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Van Wert, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360071
Location1250 S Washington StreetVan Wert, OH 45891 · Van Wert County
Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 45801 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$126.12 typical visit price
range $54.34 – $166.65
Typical copayment $31.53 (range $13.58 – $41.66)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$96.44 typical visit price
range $17.10 – $135.40
Typical copayment $24.11 (range $4.27 – $33.85)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

88.31/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality83.42
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost77.62

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 2

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N
2 suppliers46 claims46 services$21.33 avg. paid by Medicare
Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
3 suppliers62 claims62 services$116.37 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

Internal Medicine
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Pharmacist
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Perfusionist
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Nurse Practitioner
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Pathology (Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology)
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801
Pharmacist
730 W MARKET ST
LIMA, OH 45801

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Uchechukwu Oba's NPI number?

The NPI number for Uchechukwu Oba is 1154771368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2016.

Where is Uchechukwu Oba located?

Uchechukwu Oba practices at 730 W Market St, Lima, OH 45801. The listed phone number is (419) 227-3361.

What is Uchechukwu Oba's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Uchechukwu Oba enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Uchechukwu Oba is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.

What insurance does Uchechukwu Oba accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource and MedMutual list Uchechukwu Oba as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

Is Uchechukwu Oba affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Uchechukwu Oba is affiliated with Mercy Health-St Rita's Medical Center and Van Wert County Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Uchechukwu Oba was last updated on July 23, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 15 days ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.