KALU UGWA OGBUREKE BDS
NPI 1235298597
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology in Houston, TX

Active since December 06, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77054(713) 486-4406(713) 486-4416 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: September 27, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Sep 27, 2024, Nov 11, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Kalu Ugwa Ogbureke Bds NPPES

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

KALU UGWA OGBUREKE BDS (NPI 1235298597) is an individual anatomic pathology & clinical pathology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (28579) and active in the NPI registry since December 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (1986).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1235298597
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207ZP0102X
Provider Legal NameKALU UGWA OGBUREKECredential: BDS
Location Address7500 CAMBRIDGE STHouston, TX 77054-2032
Mailing Address7500 Cambridge StHouston, TX 77054-2032 · (713) 486-4406 · Fax (713) 486-4416
Fax(713) 486-4416
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1986
Enumeration DateDecember 6, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateSeptember 27, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedSeptember 27, 2024
NPI 1235298597 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyPathology · Anatomic Pathology & Clinical PathologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207ZP0102X
License Licensed in TX · 28579
Definition

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Also ListedDentist · Oral and Maxillofacial PathologyTaxonomy 1223P0106X · License 28579 (TX)
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, Houston, TX 77054

Other Identifiers 4

Other1418385GA · United Concordia
MedicaidZG0326SC
Other22BDFBTGA · Medicare
Medicaid586469939AGA

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

Kalu Ugwa Ogbureke Bds 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 ID7911094792
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150226000162
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 2

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.

Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity 88305
A pathology examination of tissue with intermediate complexity involves studying a small sample of your body tissue under a microscope. This helps in identifying any abnormal cells or signs of disease. It's a detailed process requiring expert analysis to ensure accurate results.
39 services36 patients
Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present 88311
This procedure involves treating tissue samples to remove any calcium, which can interfere with the examination. The tissue is soaked in a special solution that safely dissolves the calcium, leaving the tissue intact for accurate analysis. This helps in making precise diagnoses.
11 services11 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77054 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
$134.06 typical visit price
range $58.24 – $176.98
Typical copayment $33.51 (range $14.56 – $44.24)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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.

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.

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, #6444
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dentist
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dental Hygienist
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dentist (Prosthodontics)
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 5353
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dental Hygienist
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 6489
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dentist
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST, SUITE 5330
HOUSTON, TX 77054
Dentist
7500 CAMBRIDGE ST
HOUSTON, TX 77054

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 Kalu Ogbureke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kalu Ogbureke is 1235298597. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on December 6, 2006.

Where is Kalu Ogbureke located?

Kalu Ogbureke practices at 7500 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054. The listed phone number is (713) 486-4406.

What is Kalu Ogbureke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pathology, specializing in Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology, with taxonomy code 207ZP0102X.

Is Kalu Ogbureke enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kalu Ogbureke 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 Kalu Ogbureke accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas list Kalu Ogbureke 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kalu Ogbureke was last updated on September 27, 2024. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.