DR. OGUNDU OBIOHA NGWU MD
NPI 1376517003
Specialist in Pittsburgh, PA

Active since February 17, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
200 LOTHROP ST, WING 5B PUH, PITTSBURGH, PA 15213(412) 647-6000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 23, 2021. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

About Dr. Ogundu Obioha Ngwu Md NPPES

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

DR. OGUNDU OBIOHA NGWU MD (NPI 1376517003) is an individual specialist in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD416996) and active in the NPI registry since February 2006. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (2000).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1376517003
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy174400000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OGUNDU OBIOHA NGWUCredential: MD
Location Address200 LOTHROP ST, WING 5B PUHPittsburgh, PA 15213-2546
Mailing Address200 Lothrop St, Wing 5b PuhPittsburgh, PA 15213-2546 · (412) 647-6000
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2000
Enumeration DateFebruary 17, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 23, 2021
NPPES CertifiedNovember 23, 2021
✔ NPI 1376517003 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySpecialistOther Service Providers
Taxonomy Code174400000X
License✔ Licensed in PA · MD416996
Definition
An individual educated and trained in an applied knowledge discipline used in the performance of work at a level requiring knowledge and skills beyond or apart from that provided by a general education or liberal arts degree.
200 LOTHROP ST, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid001856452PA

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

✔

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Ogundu Obioha Ngwu Md 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 ID2466598255
PECOS Enrollment IDI20091008000241
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Ogundu Ngwu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Health Maintenance Organization
655 WATKINS MILL RD
Gaithersburg, MD 20879
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, District of Columbia and Maryland enrollments
  • Also billed through NPI 1467114207 (Maryland), NPI 1366781700 (District of Columbia)
  • 2,492 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

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.

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.
25 services18 patients
Routine electrocardiogram (ecg) using at least 12 leads with interpretation and report 93000
An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a non-invasive test that records your heart's electrical activity. Using 12 leads attached to your body, it captures data to help identify heart conditions. A doctor interprets the results and provides a report.
23 services22 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2

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

Holy Cross Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Silver Spring, MD
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number210004
Location1500 Forest Glen RoadSilver Spring, MD 20910 · Montgomery County
Birthing friendly

Virginia Hospital Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Arlington, VA
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number490050
Location1701 North George Mason DriveArlington, VA 22205 · Arlington County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

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.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Surgery (Vascular Surgery)
200 LOTHROP ST, F600 PRESBYTERIAN HOSPITAL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Nurse Practitioner (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST, 613 SCAIFE HALL
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Occupational Therapist
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Neurological Surgery
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program
200 LOTHROP ST
PITTSBURGH, PA 15213

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 Ogundu Ngwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ogundu Ngwu is 1376517003. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 17, 2006.

Where is Ogundu Ngwu located?

Ogundu Ngwu practices at 200 Lothrop St Wing 5B Puh, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. The listed phone number is (412) 647-6000.

What is Ogundu Ngwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Specialist with taxonomy code 174400000X.

Is Ogundu Ngwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ogundu Ngwu 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.

Which organization bills Medicare for Ogundu Ngwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ogundu Ngwu reassigns Medicare benefits to Kaiser Foundation Health Plan Of The Mid Atlantic States, Inc (Gaithersburg, MD). The reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Ogundu Ngwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Ogundu Ngwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ogundu Ngwu is affiliated with Holy Cross Hospital and Virginia Hospital Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ogundu Ngwu was last updated on November 23, 2021. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 years 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.