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DR. CHERRY ONAIWU M.D.
NPI 1871977850
Hospitalist in Houston, TX

Active since July 19, 2015PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, DEPARTMETN OF MEDICINE, 6550 FANNIN ST, SM1001, HOUSTON, TX 77030(713) 441-6722 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 8, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 18, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 8, 2019, Jul 3, 2019 (2 updates tracked since 2019).

About Dr. Cherry Onaiwu M.d. NPPES

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

DR. CHERRY ONAIWU M.D. (NPI 1871977850) is an individual hospitalist provider in Houston, Texas, licensed in Texas (R5303) and active in the NPI registry since July 2015. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital, and maintains 2 additional practice locations.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1871977850
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy208M00000X
Provider Legal NameDR. CHERRY ONAIWUCredential: M.D.
Location AddressHOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, DEPARTMETN OF MEDICINE, 6550 FANNIN ST, SM1001Houston, TX 77030
Mailing AddressHouston Methodist Hospital, Department Of Medicine, 6550 Fannin St, Sm1001Houston, TX 77030 · (713) 441-6722
Phone(713) 441-6722
Sole ProprietorNo
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2015
Enumeration DateJuly 19, 2015
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 8, 20192 updates tracked since enumeration
✔ NPI 1871977850 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208M00000X
License✔ Licensed in TX · R5303
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 7560 (NE)
HOUSTON METHODIST HOSPITAL, DEPARTMETN OF MEDICINE, Houston, TX 77030
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Secondary Practice Locations 2

Location 117200 St Lukes WayThe Woodlands, TX 77384 · Phone (281) 296-8788
Location 2601 N 30th St Dept OfOmaha, NE 68131-2128 · Phone (402) 717-0800

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

Dr. Cherry Onaiwu 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 ID9638467509
PECOS Enrollment IDI20180604001299
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

3

Medicare enrollment records show Cherry Onaiwu reassigns Medicare billing to 3 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Baylor College Of Medicine
11 mi
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
NPI 1881026664 (713) 798-0000
Tmh Physician Associates PLLC
12 mi
Ophthalmology
6550 FANNIN ST, SUITE 447
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 2,407 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1275779225 (713) 441-7389
Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians
12 mi
Otolaryngology
7550 GREENBRIAR DR STE 600
Houston, TX 77030
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 1,579 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1902614332 (281) 414-6055

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 3

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.
675 services184 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
126 services120 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.
46 services46 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Houston Methodist Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450358
Location6565 FanninHouston, TX 77030 · 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
$102.71 typical visit price
range $18.60 – $143.93
Typical copayment $25.67 (range $4.65 – $35.98)
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
3 suppliers16 claims19 services$15.13 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
4 suppliers23 claims26 services$66.85 avg. paid by Medicare
Standard wheelchair K0001
DME-Wheelchairs · category DD000N
1 supplier11 claims11 services$14.43 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 Cherry Onaiwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Cherry Onaiwu is 1871977850. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 19, 2015.

Where is Cherry Onaiwu located?

Cherry Onaiwu practices at Houston Methodist Hospital, Departmetn Of Medicine 6550 Fannin St, Sm1001, Houston, TX 77030. The listed phone number is (713) 441-6722.

What is Cherry Onaiwu's specialty?

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

Is Cherry Onaiwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Cherry Onaiwu 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 Cherry Onaiwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Cherry Onaiwu reassigns Medicare benefits to 3 organizations: Baylor College Of Medicine (Houston, TX), Tmh Physician Associates PLLC (Houston, TX) and Houston Methodist Specialty Physicians (Houston, TX). 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 Cherry Onaiwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

Is Cherry Onaiwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Cherry Onaiwu is affiliated with Houston Methodist Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Cherry Onaiwu was last updated on August 8, 2019. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 7 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.