KELECHI MELVIN ORIAKU PA-S
NPI 1982265922
Physician Assistant in Worcester, MA

Active since June 20, 2019PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
97.02/100
CMS Quality Rating
55 LAKE AVE N, WORCESTER, MA 01655(774) 443-7552(774) 441-6086 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: November 10, 2020. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

Record update history: Nov 10, 2020, Apr 14, 2020, Jun 20, 2019 (3 updates tracked since 2019).

About Kelechi Melvin Oriaku Pa-s NPPES

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

KELECHI MELVIN ORIAKU PA-S (NPI 1982265922) is an individual physician assistant in Worcester, Massachusetts, licensed in Massachusetts (PA7422) and active in the NPI registry since June 2019. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/university Campus, and maintains a secondary practice location in Worcester.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1982265922
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy363A00000X
Provider Legal NameKELECHI MELVIN ORIAKUCredential: PA-S
Location Address55 LAKE AVE NWorcester, MA 01655-0002
Mailing AddressPo Box 415348Boston, MA 02241-5348 · (800) 225-8885
Fax(774) 441-6086
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2019
Enumeration DateJune 20, 2019
Last NPPES UpdateNovember 10, 20203 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedNovember 10, 2020
NPI 1982265922 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

Primary SpecialtyPhysician AssistantPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Taxonomy Code363A00000X
License Licensed in MA · PA7422
Definition

A physician assistant is a person who has successfully completed an accredited education program for physician assistant, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license. Physician assistants are formally trained to perform many of the routine, time-consuming tasks a physician can do. In some states, they may prescribe medications. They take medical histories, perform physical exams, order lab tests and x-rays, and give inoculations. Most states require that they work under the supervision of a physician.

55 LAKE AVE N, Worcester, MA 01655

Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1119 Belmont StWorcester, MA 01605-2903 · Phone (774) 442-7552 · Fax (774) 441-6086

Other Identifiers 1

MedicaidPENDINGMA

Accepted Insurance

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Kelechi Melvin Oriaku Pa-s 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 ID547682916
PECOS Enrollment IDI20200612002302
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.

Critical care, each additional 30 minutes 99292
Critical care refers to special attention given to patients facing life-threatening conditions. Each additional 30 minutes indicates the extension of this specialized care. This might include close monitoring, medication adjustments, and immediate interventions as needed.
99 services47 patients
Critical care, first 30-74 minutes 99291
Critical care involves immediate and constant attention by a team of specially-trained health professionals. It's for patients with life-threatening conditions, requiring first 30-74 minutes of intense monitoring and treatment.
85 services58 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

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

Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus

Acute Care Hospitals · Worcester, MA
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number220163
Location55 Lake Avenue NorthWorcester, MA 01655 · Worcester County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 01655 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
$90.70 typical visit price
range $58.86 – $177.36
Typical copayment $22.67 (range $14.71 – $44.34)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$73.22 typical visit price
range $19.11 – $144.84
Typical copayment $18.30 (range $4.77 – $36.21)
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.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

97.02/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored through an Alternative Payment Model
Quality78.09
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40

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.

Emergency Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Practitioner
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF RADIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered
55 LAKE AVE N, DEPARTMENT OF ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Physician Assistant
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Internal Medicine (Hematology & Oncology)
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N, ANESTHESIOLOGY
WORCESTER, MA 01655
Anesthesiology
55 LAKE AVE N
WORCESTER, MA 01655

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 Kelechi Oriaku's NPI number?

The NPI number for Kelechi Oriaku is 1982265922. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 20, 2019.

Where is Kelechi Oriaku located?

Kelechi Oriaku practices at 55 Lake Ave N, Worcester, MA 01655. The listed phone number is (774) 443-7552.

What is Kelechi Oriaku's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Physician Assistant with taxonomy code 363A00000X.

Is Kelechi Oriaku enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Kelechi Oriaku 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 Kelechi Oriaku accept?

Health plans from Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield list Kelechi Oriaku 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 Kelechi Oriaku affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Kelechi Oriaku is affiliated with Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Kelechi Oriaku was last updated on November 10, 2020. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.