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DR. GERALD OBINNA ONUOHA II MD, MS
NPI 1790171544
Hospitalist in Nashville, TN

Active since April 08, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1037 31ST AVE N APT B, NASHVILLE, TN 37209(615) 338-1000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 18, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 18, 2020, Feb 4, 2020 (2 updates tracked since 2020).

About Dr. Gerald Obinna Onuoha Ii Md, Ms NPPES

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

DR. GERALD OBINNA ONUOHA II MD, MS (NPI 1790171544) is an individual hospitalist provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (0000059706) and active in the NPI registry since April 2015. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center, and is a graduate of Other (2014).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1790171544
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. GERALD OBINNA ONUOHA IICredential: MD, MS
Location Address1037 31ST AVE N APT BNashville, TN 37209-2601
Mailing Address1005 Dr Db Todd Jr BlvdNashville, TN 37208-3501 · (615) 327-6611
Phone(615) 338-1000
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2014
Enumeration DateApril 8, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 18, 20202 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1790171544 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 0000059706
Definition
Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.
Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0000059706 (TN)
1037 31ST AVE N APT B, Nashville, TN 37209
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Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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. Gerald Obinna Onuoha Ii Md, Ms 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 ID5890026389
PECOS Enrollment IDI20191015001354
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 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.

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.
96 services48 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.
80 services42 patients
Hospital discharge day management, 30 minutes or less 99238
Hospital discharge day management of 30 minutes or less includes finalizing your treatment, discussing your progress, and planning after-care at home. It ensures you're ready to leave the hospital and continue recovery safely.
51 services49 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
14 services14 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center

Acute Care Hospitals · Hendersonville, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipProprietary
CMS Certification Number440194
Location355 New Shackle Island RdHendersonville, TN 37075 · Sumner County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37209 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
$121.80 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $30.45 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$93.60 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $23.40 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims 3

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 supplier13 claims13 services$14.53 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 supplier25 claims25 services$72.95 avg. paid by Medicare
Portable oxygen concentrator, rental E1392
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier12 claims12 services$34.61 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Gerald Onuoha's NPI number?

The NPI number for Gerald Onuoha is 1790171544. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 8, 2015.

Where is Gerald Onuoha located?

Gerald Onuoha practices at 1037 31st Ave N Apt B, Nashville, TN 37209. The listed phone number is (615) 338-1000.

What is Gerald Onuoha's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Gerald Onuoha enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Gerald 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.

What insurance does Gerald Onuoha accept?

Health plans from Oscar Insurance Company list Gerald 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 Gerald Onuoha affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Gerald Onuoha is affiliated with Tristar Hendersonville Medical Center.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Gerald Onuoha was last updated on February 18, 2020. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 6 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.