OLUCHUKWU ONWUKA
NPI 1972243368
Ophthalmology in Nashville, TN

Active since April 01, 2022PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, NASHVILLE, TN 37232(615) 322-3000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 19, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Oluchukwu Onwuka NPPES

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

OLUCHUKWU ONWUKA (NPI 1972243368) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Nashville, Tennessee, licensed in Tennessee (76935) and active in the NPI registry since April 2022. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, maintains a secondary practice location in Bronx, and is a graduate of Other (2022).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1972243368
Entity TypeIndividualFemale
Primary Taxonomy207W00000X
Provider Legal NameOLUCHUKWU ONWUKA
Location Address1301 MEDICAL CENTER DRNashville, TN 37232-0028
Mailing Address3841 Green Hills Village Dr Ste 200Nashville, TN 37215-2691 · (615) 322-6842 · Fax (615) 322-5048
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2022
Enumeration DateApril 1, 2022
Last NPPES UpdateJune 19, 2026
NPPES CertifiedJune 19, 2026
✔ NPI 1972243368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207W00000X
License✔ Licensed in TN · 76935
Definition
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.
Also ListedOphthalmology · Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus SpecialistTaxonomy 207WX0110X · License 76935 (TN)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR, Nashville, TN 37232

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1111 E 210th StBronx, NY 10467-2401 · Phone (718) 920-2020

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Oluchukwu Onwuka 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 ID7113491960
PECOS Enrollment IDI20260701004870
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Oluchukwu Onwuka reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

Internal Medicine
1301 22ND AVE S
Nashville, TN 37232
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 4,711 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 37232 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
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
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.

Podiatrist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology with Special Qualifications in Child Neurology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Gerontology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Internal Medicine (Nephrology)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Pediatrics (Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Psychiatry & Neurology (Psychiatry)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232
Speech-Language Pathologist
1301 MEDICAL CENTER DR
NASHVILLE, TN 37232

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 Oluchukwu Onwuka's NPI number?

The NPI number for Oluchukwu Onwuka is 1972243368. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 1, 2022.

Where is Oluchukwu Onwuka located?

Oluchukwu Onwuka practices at 1301 Medical Center Dr, Nashville, TN 37232. The listed phone number is (615) 322-3000.

What is Oluchukwu Onwuka's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Is Oluchukwu Onwuka enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Oluchukwu Onwuka 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 organization bills Medicare for Oluchukwu Onwuka's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Oluchukwu Onwuka reassigns Medicare benefits to Vanderbilt University Medical Center (Nashville, TN). The 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 Oluchukwu Onwuka's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Oluchukwu Onwuka accept?

Health plans from BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Cigna Healthcare and Oscar Insurance Company list Oluchukwu Onwuka 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Oluchukwu Onwuka was last updated on June 19, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 4 months 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.