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DR. CHUKWUEMEKA ONYEWU M.D.
NPI 1760420764
Plastic Surgery in Silver Spring, MD

Active since June 02, 2006PECOS Enrolled
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 706, SILVER SPRING, MD 20910(301) 589-2015(301) 589-2007 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: July 13, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Dr. Chukwuemeka Onyewu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHUKWUEMEKA ONYEWU M.D. (NPI 1760420764) is an individual plastic surgery provider in Silver Spring, Maryland, licensed in Maryland (D0050971) and active in the NPI registry since June 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Boston University School Of Medicine (1990).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1760420764
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208200000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHUKWUEMEKA ONYEWUCredential: M.D.
Location Address8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 706Silver Spring, MD 20910-3638
Mailing Address17041 Barn Ridge DrSilver Spring, MD 20906-1108 · (301) 570-8102
Phone(301) 589-2015
Fax(301) 589-2007
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSBoston University School Of MedicineGraduated 1990
Enumeration DateJune 2, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateJuly 13, 2026
✔ NPI 1760420764 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyPlastic SurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208200000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · D0050971
Definition
A plastic surgeon deals with the repair, reconstruction or replacement of physical defects of form or function involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hand, extremities, breast and trunk and external genitalia or cosmetic enhancement of these areas of the body. Cosmetic surgery is an essential component of plastic surgery. The plastic surgeon uses cosmetic surgical principles to both improve overall appearance and to optimize the outcome of reconstructive procedures. The surgeon uses aesthetic surgical principles not only to improve undesirable qualities of normal structures but in all reconstructive procedures as well.
8720 GEORGIA AVE, Silver Spring, MD 20910
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Other Identifiers 7

Other06370001DC · Blue Cross Blue Shield
Other12206DC · Dc Chartered
Other2206407MD · United Health Care
Other2573303MD · Aetna
Other3127603MD · Optimum Choice/mamsi
Other59679MD · Amerigroup
Other64131801MD · Md Bcbs

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. Chukwuemeka Onyewu 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 ID6103983754
PECOS Enrollment IDI20110809000645
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 nursing facility care with straightforward level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, 20 minutes or more 99308
A follow-up nursing facility visit per day is a daily check-up service provided by healthcare professionals. It lasts around 15 minutes and involves assessing your health status, monitoring your recovery progress, and addressing any concerns you may have about your health or treatment.
250 services42 patients
Subsequent nursing facility care with high level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 45 minutes 99310
A follow-up nursing facility visit is a routine check-up that typically lasts about 35 minutes. During this visit, your health status is evaluated, any changes in your condition are noted, and necessary adjustments to your care plan are made. It's an essential part of maintaining your health.
33 services32 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 20910 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
$100.31 typical visit price
range $65.18 – $194.86
Typical copayment $25.07 (range $16.29 – $48.71)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$80.66 typical visit price
range $21.40 – $158.88
Typical copayment $20.16 (range $5.35 – $39.72)
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.

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.

MISS LEIDY MAGDALENA MENA LCMFT
Marriage & Family Therapist
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 205
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (240) 899-2666
DR. SAMARA LYNN BELMAN PH.D.
Psychologist
8720 GEORGIA AVE, 808
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (571) 217-7098
ELIZABETH HLAVEK LCPAT, ATR-BC
Counselor (Professional)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 706
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (443) 540-3143
DR. JENNIFER L. MCCARTNEY PSY.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 205
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (617) 429-5720
ELIZABETH APARICIO MSW
Social Worker (Clinical)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 808
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 467-5374
CATHERINE ANN LOWRY LCSW-C
Counselor (Mental Health)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 808
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 589-5089
DR. JOHN MARTIN CHAMBERLAIN PH.D.
Psychologist (Clinical)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 1000
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (301) 495-0266
JOHN P DUGGAN MA, NCC, LCPC, LPC
Counselor (Professional)
8720 GEORGIA AVE, SUITE 500
SILVER SPRING, MD 20910
Montgomery County (202) 374-1000

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 Chukwuemeka Onyewu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Chukwuemeka Onyewu is 1760420764. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 2, 2006.

Where is Chukwuemeka Onyewu located?

Chukwuemeka Onyewu practices at 8720 Georgia Ave Suite 706, Silver Spring, MD 20910. The listed phone number is (301) 589-2015.

What is Chukwuemeka Onyewu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Plastic Surgery with taxonomy code 208200000X.

Is Chukwuemeka Onyewu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Chukwuemeka Onyewu 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Chukwuemeka Onyewu was last updated on July 13, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 30 days 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.