SIMON ONYEBUCHI ONUEGBU APRN
NPI 1497376461
Internal Medicine - Nephrology in Houston, TX

Active since May 01, 2020PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
82.38/100
CMS Quality Rating
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600, HOUSTON, TX 77030(832) 325-6545 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 31, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

Record update history: Jun 12, 2024, Aug 21, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

About Simon Onyebuchi Onuegbu Aprn NPPES

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

SIMON ONYEBUCHI ONUEGBU APRN (NPI 1497376461) is an individual nephrology provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP145398) and active in the NPI registry since May 2020. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1497376461
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207RN0300X
Provider Legal NameSIMON ONYEBUCHI ONUEGBUCredential: APRN
Location Address6410 FANNIN ST STE 600Houston, TX 77030-5206
Mailing AddressPo Box 4439Houston, TX 77210-4439 · (713) 792-2991
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateMay 1, 2020
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 31, 20242 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedOctober 31, 2024
NPI 1497376461 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 4

Primary SpecialtyInternal Medicine · NephrologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207RN0300X
License Licensed in TX · AP145398
Definition
An internist who treats disorders of the kidney, high blood pressure, fluid and mineral balance and dialysis of body wastes when the kidneys do not function. This specialist consults with surgeons about kidney transplantation.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License AP145398 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · Acute CareTaxonomy 363LA2100X · License AP145398 (TX)
Also ListedNurse Practitioner · GerontologyTaxonomy 363LG0600X · License AP145398 (TX)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11515 Holcombe BlvdHouston, TX 77030-4000 · Phone (713) 792-6161

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

Simon Onyebuchi Onuegbu Aprn 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 ID9436547338
PECOS Enrollment IDI20211026002404
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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
33 services15 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.
32 services16 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450068
Location6411 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77030 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.

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.

82.38/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality79.23
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.5

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 Practitioner (Family)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Cardiovascular Disease)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)
6410 FANNIN ST STE 600
HOUSTON, TX 77030

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 Simon Onuegbu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Simon Onuegbu is 1497376461. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on May 1, 2020.

Where is Simon Onuegbu located?

Simon Onuegbu practices at 6410 Fannin St Ste 600, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (832) 325-6545.

What is Simon Onuegbu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Nephrology, with taxonomy code 207RN0300X.

Is Simon Onuegbu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Simon Onuegbu 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 Simon Onuegbu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Molina Healthcare, Oscar Insurance Company and UnitedHealthcare list Simon Onuegbu 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 Simon Onuegbu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Simon Onuegbu is affiliated with Memorial Hermann - Texas Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Simon Onuegbu was last updated on October 31, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 21 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.