OBINNA GERALD ONUOHA
NPI 1548524481
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Houston, TX

Active since June 26, 2012Accepts Medicare Assignment
91.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
6720 BERTNER AVE, HOUSTON, TX 77030(823) 355-2666 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Obinna Gerald Onuoha NPPES

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

OBINNA GERALD ONUOHA (NPI 1548524481) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (AP122213) and active in the NPI registry since June 2012. He is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake, maintains a secondary practice location in Houston, and is a graduate of Other (2012).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1548524481
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameOBINNA GERALD ONUOHA
Location Address6720 BERTNER AVEHouston, TX 77030-2604
Mailing Address9525 Katy Fwy Ste 206Houston, TX 77024-1476 · (713) 400-2990 · Fax (713) 400-2993
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2012
Enumeration DateJune 26, 2012
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 2023
NPPES CertifiedAugust 2, 2023
✔ NPI 1548524481 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · AP122213
Definition
(1) A licensed registered nurse with advanced specialty education in anesthesia who, in collaboration with appropriate health care professionals, provides preoperative, intraoperative, and postoperative care to patients and assists in management and resuscitation of critical patients in intensive care, coronary care, and emergency situations. Nurse anesthetists are certified following successful completion of credentials and state licensure review and a national examination directed by the Council on Certification of Nurse Anesthetists. (2) A registered nurse who is qualified by special training to administer anesthesia in collaboration with a physician or dentist and who can assist in the care of patients who are in critical condition.
6720 BERTNER AVE, Houston, TX 77030

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11635 North Loop WHouston, TX 77008-1532 · Phone (713) 400-2990 · Fax (713) 400-2993

Accepted Insurance

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

Obinna Gerald Onuoha 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 ID8729235494
PECOS Enrollment IDI20120831000230

Medicare Billing Reassignments

6

Medicare enrollment records show Obinna Onuoha reassigns Medicare billing to 6 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6620 MAIN ST STE 1500
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 65 clinicians in this Medicare group
Medical Genetics, Ph.D. Medical Genetics
7200 CAMBRIDGE ST FL 10
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,554 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1500 CITYWEST BLVD, SUITE 300
Houston, TX 77042
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • Medicare enrollment name: U S Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, PA
  • 3,804 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
333 N TEXAS AVE STE 1000
Webster, TX 77598
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 543 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
301 W EXPRESSWAY 83
Mcallen, TX 78503
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 300 clinicians in this Medicare group
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
5755 S HOUGHTON RD
Tucson, AZ 85747
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Arizona enrollment
  • 204 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 4

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.

Anesthesia for other closed procedure on chest 00520
Anesthesia for a closed chest procedure involves the use of medications to block sensation, ensuring you don't feel pain during the procedure. It can be general (you're asleep) or regional (part of your body is numbed). This helps maintain comfort and safety.
15 services15 patients
Anesthesia for procedure for total knee joint replacement 01402
Anesthesia for a total knee joint replacement numbs your body to eliminate pain during surgery. This could be general anesthesia where you're unconscious, or regional anesthesia where only the leg is numb. It's administered by a specialist, ensuring safety and comfort.
14 services13 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel using an endoscope 00731
This procedure involves the use of an endoscope, a flexible tube with a light and camera, to examine your esophagus, stomach, or upper small bowel. Anesthesia ensures you are comfortable and pain-free during the procedure.
12 services12 patients
Anesthesia for x-ray exam of arteries and veins using contrast 01916
Anesthesia is given to ensure comfort during an X-ray exam of your arteries and veins using contrast. This process involves injecting a dye into your blood vessels to make them visible on X-rays. The anesthesia helps to minimize any discomfort or anxiety.
12 services12 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake

Acute Care Hospitals · Webster, TX
3/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number450617
Location500 W Medical Center BlvdWebster, TX 77598 · 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
$72.62 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $18.15 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

91.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality81.64
Promoting Interoperability89.13
Improvement Activities40

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.

Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Radiology (Vascular & Interventional Radiology)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine (Critical Care Medicine)
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Internal Medicine
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiologist Assistant
6720 BERTNER AVE
HOUSTON, TX 77030
Anesthesiology
6720 BERTNER AVE
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 Obinna Onuoha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Onuoha is 1548524481. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 26, 2012.

Where is Obinna Onuoha located?

Obinna Onuoha practices at 6720 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (823) 355-2666.

What is Obinna Onuoha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered with taxonomy code 367500000X.

Is Obinna Onuoha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obinna Onuoha 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 organizations bill Medicare for Obinna Onuoha's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Obinna Onuoha reassigns Medicare benefits to 6 organizations: Epix Medical Services Of Houston PLLC (Houston, TX), Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), U. S. Anesthesia Partners Of Texas, P.A., (Houston, TX), Texans Anesthesia Associates PLLC (Webster, TX), Premier Anesthesia Of Huntsville A Division Of Premier Anesthesia LLC (Mcallen, TX) and 1 more organization, listed in the Medicare section above. Each 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 Obinna Onuoha's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Obinna Onuoha accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Molina Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Obinna Onuoha 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 Obinna Onuoha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Obinna Onuoha is affiliated with Hca Houston Healthcare Clear Lake.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Onuoha was last updated on August 8, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.