CHIBUZOR ONUJIOGU
NPI 1982238937
Registered Nurse - Critical Care Medicine in Fall River, MA
NPI Status: Active since February 28, 2020
Contact Information
25 MASON ST
FALL RIVER, MA
ZIP 02723
Phone: (774) 319-1335
- Individual
- Male
- Registered Nurse
- Critical Care Medicine
- PECOS Enrolled
About CHIBUZOR ONUJIOGU
This page provides the complete NPI Profile along with additional information for Chibuzor Onujiogu, a provider established in Fall River, Massachusetts with a medical specialization in Registered Nurse, focusing in critical care medicine . The healthcare provider is registered in the NPI registry with number 1982238937 assigned on February 2020. The practitioner's primary taxonomy code is 163WC0200X with license number RN2291852 (MA). The provider is registered as an individual and his NPI record was last updated 6 years ago.
- NPI
- 1982238937
- Provider Name
- CHIBUZOR ONUJIOGU
- Gender
- Male
- Entity Type
- Individual
- Location Address
- 25 MASON ST FALL RIVER, MA 02723
- Location Phone
- (774) 319-1335
- Mailing Address
- 25 MASON ST FALL RIVER, MA 02723
- Mailing Phone
- (774) 319-1335
- Is Sole Proprietor?
- Yes
- Enumeration Date
- 02-28-2020
- Last Update Date
- 02-28-2020
- Code Navigator
A registered nurse (RN) like Chibuzor Onujiogu coordinates and provides patient care and educates patients about various health conditions. Registered nurses give advice and emotional support to patients and their families. The typical duties of a registered nurse include: assessing patient conditions, record medical histories and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, administer medicines and treatments, consult and collaborate with doctors, operate and monitor medical equipment, teach patients and families how to manage injuries or illnesses, etc.
Registered nurses typically work as part of a team with physicians and other healthcare professionals. In some medical teams registered nurses supervise nursing assistants, licensed practical nurses, and home health aides.
Critical care nurses - this registered nurse specializes in providing care at hospital intensive-care units, tending to patients with severe, acute illnesses and injuries that require meticulous monitoring and intervention.
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Specialty - Primary Taxonomy
The NPI enumerator requires providers to submit at least one taxonomy code. A taxonomy code is a unique 10-character code that describes the healthcare provider type, classification, and the area of specialization. There could be only one primary taxonomy code per NPI record. For individual NPIs the license data is associated to the taxonomy code.
- Classification
Registered Nurse Critical Care Medicine
- Taxonomy Code
- 163WC0200X
- Type
- Nursing Service Providers
- License No.
- RN2291852
- License State
- MA
Medicare Participation & PECOS Enrollment Status
Chibuzor Onujiogu is enrolled in PECOS and is eligible to order or refer health care services for Medicare patients. The provider is eligible to order or refer: Durable Medical Equipment (DME) and Power Mobility Devices.
What is PECOS?
PECOS is the online Medicare enrollment management system or Provider, Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System. The PECOS system is a database of providers who have registered with CMS as providers or suppliers. PECOS is the primary source of information about verified Medicare professionals. Providers that want to participate in this program need to enroll in PECOS with their NPI number to avoid denied claims.
Is the provider registered in PECOS? Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer Part B Clinical Laboratory and Imaging: No
Eligible to Order or Refer Durable Medical Equipment (DMEPOS): Yes
Eligible to Order or Refer a Home Health Agency (HHA): No
Eligible to Order or Refer Power Mobility Devices: Yes
Areas of Expertise
The following services and procedures, recently provided to Medicare patients, illustrate the range of care this provider offers. This list reflects the variety of services available to all patients visiting the practice and is based on 2022 Medicare dataset. In general, the more frequently a provider treats specific conditions or performs particular procedures, the more experienced they become in addressing similar patient needs. The provider has delivered many of the services listed below to Medicare patients. Please note that this list does not include services provided to patients who are not covered by Medicare.
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 15 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day, typically 25 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 30 minutes
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 50 minutes
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
This service was performed 78 times for 58 patientsFollow-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.
This service was performed 50 times for 40 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care refers to the first day of your stay in the hospital. This service typically includes a 30-minute check-up with a healthcare professional. They'll assess your health, discuss your condition, and plan your treatment. It's part of ensuring you receive the best possible care.
This service was performed 34 times for 34 patientsInitial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.
This service was performed 78 times for 74 patientsReviews for CHIBUZOR ONUJIOGU
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NPI NPI Number Validation
How NPI Validation Works
The NPI validation process uses the ISO-standard Luhn algorithm, a mathematical "handshake", to ensure that a provider's 10-digit ID is authentic and free of common typing errors.
To verify the NPI 1982238937, we treat the final digit (7) as the Check Digit—the target answer we need to reach. The process begins by taking the first nine digits and adding a constant value of 24, which accounts for the "80840" prefix required for all U.S. health identifiers. We then double every other digit starting from the right and sum the individual digits of those results together. For this specific NPI, that total comes to 73. The final step is to find the difference between that total and the next multiple of ten (80 - 73 = 7).
Digit-by-digit view
Use the first nine digits for the calculation. Starting from the right, double every other digit. The last digit is the check digit and is not part of the calculation.
Step 1: Double every other digit from the right
Starting with the rightmost digit of the first nine digits, double every other value. If doubling creates a two-digit number, add those digits together.
Step 2: Add all digits plus the NPI constant
Add the transformed values, the unchanged digits, and the constant 24.
Step 3: Find the amount needed to reach the next multiple of 10
The next multiple of ten after 73 is 80. The difference is the calculated check digit.
Frequently Asked Questions
The NPI number assigned to this healthcare provider is 1982238937, enumerated as an "individual" on February 28, 2020.
The provider is located at 25 MASON ST FALL RIVER, MA 02723 and the phone number is (774) 319-1335.
Registered Nurse with taxonomy code 163WC0200X and a focus in Critical Care Medicine.
