DR. OBI EKWENNA M.D.
NPI 1245480169
Transplant Surgery in Toledo, OH

Active since September 27, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2B, TOLEDO, OH 43614(419) 383-3578(419) 383-3388 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: December 23, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Dec 23, 2025, Aug 11, 2017, Aug 11, 2016 and 1 more (4 updates tracked since 2016).

About Dr. Obi Ekwenna M.d. NPPES

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

DR. OBI EKWENNA M.D. (NPI 1245480169) is an individual transplant surgery provider in Toledo, Ohio, licensed in Ohio (35.127560) and active in the NPI registry since September 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb) (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1245480169
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy204F00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OBI EKWENNACredential: M.D.
Location Address3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2BToledo, OH 43614-2595
Mailing Address3000 Arlington Ave Stop 1108Toledo, OH 43614-2595 · (419) 383-5322
Fax(419) 383-3388
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Illinois College Of Med (chi/peor/rock/chm-urb)Graduated 2007
Enumeration DateSeptember 27, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateDecember 23, 20254 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedDecember 23, 2025
NPI 1245480169 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

Primary SpecialtyTransplant SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code204F00000X
License Licensed in OH · 35.127560
Definition
A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Also ListedUrologyTaxonomy 208800000X · License 35.127560 (OH), 036135672 (IL)
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2B, Toledo, OH 43614

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid0179705OH

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

Dr. Obi Ekwenna 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 ID2769608157
PECOS Enrollment IDI20160829000896
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 10

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.

Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more 99214
This is a routine check-up for patients who have previously visited our clinic. It involves a comprehensive review of your health and any ongoing treatments. The consultation lasts between 30-39 minutes, allowing enough time to discuss any concerns.
147 services59 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.
140 services43 patients
Established patient office or other outpatient visit with low level od decision making, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99213
This is a routine visit for patients who have already been seen by the healthcare provider. During this approximately 20-29 minute appointment, your health status will be evaluated and any necessary treatments or tests will be discussed. It's a chance to address any health concerns you may have.
46 services40 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
36 services24 patients
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222
Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
30 services24 patients
Insertion of stent in ureter 50605
A ureteral stent is a soft, hollow tube placed temporarily into your ureter to help urine drain from your kidney to your bladder. It can assist with kidney stone passage or relieve a blockage. The procedure is done under anesthesia, and discomfort post-procedure is minimal.
18 services18 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 5

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

Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Monroe, MI
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other
CMS Certification Number230099
Location718 N Macomb StMonroe, MI 48162 · Monroe County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Wood County Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Bowling Green, OH
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number360029
Location950 West Wooster StreetBowling Green, OH 43402 · Wood County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

University Of Toledo Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toledo, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipGovernment - State
CMS Certification Number360048
Location3000 Arlington AvenueToledo, OH 43699 · Lucas County
Emergency services

Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Tiffin, OH
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360089
Location45 St Lawrence DriveTiffin, OH 44883 · Seneca County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Mercy St Vincent Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Toledo, OH
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number360112
Location2213 Cherry StreetToledo, OH 43608 · Lucas County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan
Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…
24%337 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
Percentage of visits for patients aged 18 years and older for which the eligible professional or eligible clinician attests to documenting a list of current medications using all immediate resources available on the date of the encounter.
98%1,255 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
e-Prescribing
At least one permissible prescription written by the MIPS eligible clinician is queried for a drug formulary and transmitted electronically using certified EHR technology.
87%458 patients3/55-star benchmark: 99%
Health Information Exchange
The MIPS eligible clinician that transitions or refers their patient to another setting of care or health care clinician (1) uses CEHRT to create a summary of care record; and (2) electronically transmits such summary to a receiving health care clinician for…
7%258 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%
Medication Reconciliation
The MIPS eligible clinician performs medication reconciliation for at least one transition of care in which the patient is transitioned into the care of the MIPS eligible clinician.
98%369 patients4/55-star benchmark: 100%
Patient-Specific Education
The MIPS eligible clinician must use clinically relevant information from CEHRT to identify patient-specific educational resources and provide access to those materials to at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician.
80%804 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%
Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for tobacco use one or more times within 24 months AND who received tobacco cessation intervention if identified as a tobacco user
Patients screenedForUse: 99% · 412 patients
Patients tobacco: 22% · 23 patients
88%233 patients4/55-star benchmark: 98%
Preventive Care and Screening: Unhealthy Alcohol Use: Screening & Brief Counseling
Percentage of patients aged 18 years and older who were screened for unhealthy alcohol use using a systematic screening method at least once within the last 24 months AND who received brief counseling if identified as an unhealthy alcohol user
55%233 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%
Provide Patient Access
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period is provided timely access to view online, download, and transmit to a third party their health information subject to the MIPS eligible clinician's discretion to withhold…
100%804 patients5/55-star benchmark: 100%
Secure Messaging
For at least one unique patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period, a secure message was sent using the electronic messaging function of CEHRT to the patient (or the patient-authorized representative), or in response to a secure…
32%804 patients2/55-star benchmark: 89%
Urinary Incontinence: Assessment of Presence or Absence of Urinary Incontinence in Women Aged 65 Years and Older
Percentage of female patients aged 65 years and older who were assessed for the presence or absence of urinary incontinence within 12 months
10%87 patients1/55-star benchmark: 100%
View, Download, or Transmit (VDT)
At least one patient seen by the MIPS eligible clinician during the performance period (or patient-authorized representative) views, downloads or transmits their health information to a third party during the performance period.
32%804 patients
Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 7

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

Tacrolimus, extended release, (envarsus xr), oral, 0.25 mg J7503
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH002N
12 suppliers487 claims197,310 services$1.18 avg. paid by Medicare
Tacrolimus, immediate release, oral, 1 mg J7507
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
4 suppliers139 claims11,220 services$0.31 avg. paid by Medicare
Prednisone, immediate release or delayed release, oral, 1 mg J7512
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
8 suppliers63 claims13,010 services$0.01 avg. paid by Medicare
Mycophenolic acid, oral, 180 mg J7518
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
14 suppliers433 claims98,700 services$0.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Everolimus, oral, 0.25 mg J7527
Treatment-Treatment - Miscellaneous · category RX029N
3 suppliers60 claims10,440 services$3.97 avg. paid by Medicare
Pharmacy supply fee for oral anti-cancer, oral anti-emetic or immunosuppressive drug(s); for the first prescription in a 30-day period Q0511
Treatment-Chemotherapy · category RH012N
20 suppliers470 claims470 services$18.75 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 3

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

Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2B
TOLEDO, OH 43614
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2B
TOLEDO, OH 43614
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
3000 ARLINGTON AVE STE 2B
TOLEDO, OH 43614

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 Obi Ekwenna's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obi Ekwenna is 1245480169. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on September 27, 2008.

Where is Obi Ekwenna located?

Obi Ekwenna practices at 3000 Arlington Ave Ste 2B, Toledo, OH 43614. The listed phone number is (419) 383-3578.

What is Obi Ekwenna's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Transplant Surgery with taxonomy code 204F00000X.

Is Obi Ekwenna enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obi Ekwenna 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 Obi Ekwenna accept?

Health plans from CareSource, McLaren Health Plan Community and Molina Healthcare list Obi Ekwenna 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 Obi Ekwenna affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obi Ekwenna is affiliated with Promedica Monroe Regional Hospital, Wood County Hospital, University Of Toledo Medical Center, Mercy Health - Tiffin Hospital and Mercy St Vincent Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obi Ekwenna was last updated on December 23, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 months 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.