VICTOR NWACHUKWU ONUAGULUCHI CRNA
NPI 1679767701
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered in Bakersfield, CA

Active since August 31, 2007Accepts Medicare Assignment
73.34/100
CMS Quality Rating
2615 CESTER AVE, BAKERSFIELD, CA 93301(661) 869-6400 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: October 23, 2013. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

About Victor Nwachukwu Onuaguluchi Crna NPPES

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

VICTOR NWACHUKWU ONUAGULUCHI CRNA (NPI 1679767701) is an individual nurse anesthetist, certified registered in Bakersfield, California, licensed in California (NA 2443) and active in the NPI registry since August 2007. He is a graduate of University Of California, San Francisco School Of Medicine (1997).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1679767701
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy367500000X
Provider Legal NameVICTOR NWACHUKWU ONUAGULUCHICredential: CRNA
Location Address2615 CESTER AVEBakersfield, CA 93301
Mailing Address9741 Elmhurst DrGranite Bay, CA 95746-7112 · (559) 284-8021
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of California, San Francisco School Of MedicineGraduated 1997
Enumeration DateAugust 31, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateOctober 23, 2013
✔ NPI 1679767701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyNurse Anesthetist, Certified RegisteredPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code367500000X
License✔ Licensed in CA · NA 2443
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.
Also ListedRegistered NurseTaxonomy 163W00000X · License 489118 (CA)
2615 CESTER AVE, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Other Identifiers 4

Medicare PINP01214567CA
Medicare PINZZZ34009ZCA
Medicare PINCD4582CA
Medicare PINGA501YCA

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

Victor Nwachukwu Onuaguluchi Crna 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 ID7416935770
PECOS Enrollment IDI20040712001623

Medicare Billing Reassignments

7

Medicare enrollment records show Victor Onuaguluchi reassigns Medicare billing to 7 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Anesthesiology
2120 19TH ST
Bakersfield, CA 93301
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 34 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
7341 N 1ST ST STE 106
Fresno, CA 93720
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 293 clinicians in this Medicare group
General Acute Care Hospital
911 SUNSET DR
Hollister, CA 95023
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 73 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
1421 OAKDALE RD
Modesto, CA 95355
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 9 clinicians in this Medicare group
Anesthesiology
15630 18TH AVE
Clearlake, CA 95422
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 29 clinicians in this Medicare group
Family Medicine
2767 OLIVE HWY
Oroville, CA 95966
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 267 clinicians in this Medicare group
Allied Anesthesia Medical Group Inc
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 420 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 9

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.

Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into thigh nerve (femoral nerve) 64447
This procedure involves injecting a numbing agent and/or steroid into a nerve in your thigh. It's done to alleviate pain or inflammation. A needle will be carefully positioned near the nerve, and the medicine will be administered.
155 services153 patients
Anesthesia for other procedure on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones 01480
Anesthesia for procedures on lower leg, ankle, and foot bones involves administering medication to block pain and sensation in these areas. This allows doctors to perform necessary treatments or surgeries without causing discomfort. The type of anesthesia used can vary based on the specific procedure.
123 services121 patients
Injection of anesthetic agent and/or steroid into lower back and leg nerve (sciatic nerve) 64445
This procedure involves injecting an anesthetic or steroid into the lower back and leg nerve to alleviate pain. The injection helps reduce inflammation and numb the area, providing relief from discomfort. This is a common treatment for conditions such as sciatica and herniated discs.
102 services102 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.
61 services59 patients
Anesthesia for total hip replacement 01214
Anesthesia for total hip replacement is a medical service where medication is given to eliminate pain during surgery. Two types are commonly used: general anesthesia, making you unconscious, or spinal anesthesia, numbing the lower body. The choice depends on your health and your doctor's recommendation.
28 services28 patients
Anesthesia for procedure on eyelid 00103
Anesthesia for an eyelid procedure helps ensure comfort and painlessness during the operation. It's typically a local anesthetic, applied to numb your eyelid and surrounding area. You'll likely be awake but won't feel any discomfort. It's a safe, routine part of many eye procedures.
27 services27 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 93301 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
$135.05 typical visit price
range $59.26 – $178.09
Typical copayment $33.76 (range $14.81 – $44.52)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$73.67 typical visit price
range $19.34 – $145.64
Typical copayment $18.41 (range $4.83 – $36.41)
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.

73.34/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality36.89
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost57.82

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 Victor Onuaguluchi's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Onuaguluchi is 1679767701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on August 31, 2007.

Where is Victor Onuaguluchi located?

Victor Onuaguluchi practices at 2615 Cester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301. The listed phone number is (661) 869-6400.

What is Victor Onuaguluchi's specialty?

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

Is Victor Onuaguluchi enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Victor Onuaguluchi 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 Victor Onuaguluchi's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Victor Onuaguluchi reassigns Medicare benefits to 7 organizations: Garrett S Hilt Certified Registered Nursing Anesthesia Inc (Bakersfield, CA), Valley Regional Anesthesia Associates Inc (Fresno, CA), Hazel Hawkins Memorial Hospital (Hollister, CA), Stanislaus Anesthesia, Inc. (Modesto, CA), Lyons Huber Management (Clearlake, CA) and 2 more organizations, 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 Victor Onuaguluchi's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Victor Onuaguluchi was last updated on October 23, 2013. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 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.