DR. HERBERT UZOMA OJIAKU M.D.
NPI 1619047610
Family Medicine in Carlsbad, NM

Q: What is Herbert Ojiaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Herbert Ojiaku is 1619047610. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on November 8, 2006.

Q: What is Herbert Ojiaku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Herbert Ojiaku was last updated on July 8, 2007. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.

Active since November 08, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

2013 SAN JOSE BLVD, CARLSBAD, NM 88220(505) 887-2455(505) 885-2252 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 8, 2007. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

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About Dr. Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku M.d. NPPES

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

DR. HERBERT UZOMA OJIAKU M.D. (NPI 1619047610) is an individual family medicine provider in Carlsbad, New Mexico, licensed in New Mexico (MD2006-0598) and active in the NPI registry since November 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Artesia General Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1984).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1619047610

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X

Provider Legal NameDR. HERBERT UZOMA OJIAKUCredential: M.D.

Location Address2013 SAN JOSE BLVDCarlsbad, NM 88220-5426

Mailing Address1102 W Ural DrCarlsbad, NM 88220-4059 · (505) 885-9246 · Fax (505) 885-9246

Phone(505) 887-2455

Fax(505) 885-2252

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1984

Enumeration DateNovember 8, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateJuly 8, 2007

✔ NPI 1619047610 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207Q00000X

License✔ Licensed in NM · MD2006-0598

Definition

Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.

2013 SAN JOSE BLVD, Carlsbad, NM 88220

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Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Herbert Uzoma Ojiaku 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 ID8123101409

PECOS Enrollment IDI20080208000564

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 8

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, 30-39 minutes 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.

347 services77 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 40-54 minutes 99215

This service involves a follow-up appointment for existing patients, lasting between 40 to 54 minutes. During this time, your healthcare provider will assess your current health status, discuss any changes or concerns, review your treatment plan, and answer any questions you may have.

229 services78 patients

Insertion of needle into vein for collection of blood sample 36415

This procedure involves inserting a small needle into a vein, typically in your arm, to collect a blood sample. It's a quick and simple process to help diagnose or monitor health conditions. You may feel a small prick, but discomfort is minimal.

82 services50 patients

Automated urinalysis test 81003

An automated urinalysis test is a routine examination that checks your urine for various substances. It can help identify potential health issues such as kidney problems or diabetes. The test uses a machine to analyze a small urine sample, providing quick and accurate results.

78 services48 patients

Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 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.

38 services21 patients

Detection test by immunoassay with direct visual observation for streptococcus, group a (strep) 87880

A detection test by immunoassay for Group A Strep is a quick procedure to identify a bacterial infection in your throat. It involves taking a throat swab and applying it to a test strip, which changes color if Strep bacteria are present.

26 services20 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Artesia General Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Artesia, NM

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number320030

Location702 N 13th StreetArtesia, NM 88210 · Eddy County

Emergency services

Carlsbad Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Carlsbad, NM

1/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Other

CMS Certification Number320063

Location2430 West Pierce StreetCarlsbad, NM 88220 · Eddy County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Nor-Lea Hospital District

Critical Access Hospitals · Lovington, NM

OwnershipGovernment - Hospital District or Authority

CMS Certification Number321305

Location1600 North Main AveLovington, NM 88260 · Lea County

Emergency services

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 88220 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

$84.79 typical visit price

range $54.26 – $166.80

Typical copayment $21.19 (range $13.56 – $41.70)

Most-billed visit code 99203

Established Patient

$96.38 typical visit price

range $17.00 – $135.35

Typical copayment $24.09 (range $4.25 – $33.83)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Breast Cancer Screening

Percentage of women 50-74 years of age who had a mammogram to screen for breast cancer

14%162 patients1/55-star benchmark: 92%

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Percentage of adults 50-75 years of age who had appropriate screening for colorectal cancer

0%393 patients1/55-star benchmark: 85%

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.

98%5,249 patients4/55-star benchmark: 99%

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.

100%582 patients5/55-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.

86%1,224 patients4/55-star benchmark: 97%

Preventive Care and Screening: Influenza Immunization

Percentage of patients aged 6 months and older seen for a visit between October 1 and March 31 who received an influenza immunization OR who reported previous receipt of an influenza immunization

3%756 patients1/55-star benchmark: 88%

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…

56%1,224 patients3/55-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.

9%1,224 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 2

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

Portable gaseous oxygen system, rental; includes portable container, regulator, flowmeter, humidifier, cannula or mask, and tubing E0431

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC000N

1 supplier18 claims21 services$20.15 avg. paid by Medicare

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390

DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N

1 supplier18 claims21 services$110.05 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 11

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

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