DR. KALU IREM OGBONNAYA M.D., P.A.
NPI 1396737730
Internal Medicine in Houston, TX
About Dr. Kalu Irem Ogbonnaya M.d., P.a. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. KALU IREM OGBONNAYA M.D., P.A. (NPI 1396737730) is an individual internal medicine provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (G7415) and active in the NPI registry since August 2005. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through April 19, 2028, and is a graduate of Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University (1983).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.
Other Identifiers 5
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. Kalu Irem Ogbonnaya M.d., P.a. 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.
CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA
Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.
Certificate of Waiver 45D1080802
Kalu Ogbonnaya, MD, PA · Houston, TXPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77036 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
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.
HOUSTON, TX 77036
HOUSTON, TX 77036
HOUSTON, TX 77036
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 Ogbonnaya's NPI number?
The NPI number for Kalu Ogbonnaya is 1396737730. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 22, 2005.
Where is Kalu Ogbonnaya located?
Kalu Ogbonnaya practices at 9888 Bissonnet St Suite 160, Houston, TX 77036. The listed phone number is (713) 272-3780.
What is Kalu Ogbonnaya's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine with taxonomy code 207R00000X.
Is Kalu Ogbonnaya enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Kalu Ogbonnaya 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.
Does Kalu Ogbonnaya hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?
Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 45D1080802) is associated with this NPI, valid through April 19, 2028. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.
What insurance does Kalu Ogbonnaya accept?
Health plans from Ambetter from Arizona Complete Health, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Superior HealthPlan and Ambetter of Oklahoma and 3 other insurers list Kalu Ogbonnaya 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 Ogbonnaya was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.
