Quick answers
- Does Ahamefula Onyike accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Ahamefula Onyike accepts Medicare assignment (the Medicare-approved amount as full payment for covered services), as of October 2, 2026. Ask the office to confirm before your visit.
- How many Medicare patients does Ahamefula Onyike see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 387 Original Medicare patients and 2,276 services for Ahamefula Onyike. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Ahamefula Onyike's NPI number?
- 1144251331. The NPI (National Provider Identifier) is the clinician's permanent federal ID; you can look it up in the official NPI Registry.
Medicare activity in 2024
Official CMS public-use data for Ahamefula Onyike, data year 2024 (released May 21, 2026). It covers Original Medicare (fee-for-service) patients only, not Medicare Advantage or other insurance. It shows volume, not quality or outcomes. CMS hides any count of 10 or fewer patients.
| Original Medicare patients | 387 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 2,276 |
| Different services or procedures | 53 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 73 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg (J3301)484 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)422 services
- X-ray of knee, 3 views (73562)120 services
- Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint (20610)118 services
- X-ray of hip, 2-3 views (73502)85 services
Chronic conditions among these patients
Share of this clinician’s Original Medicare patients with each condition, as published by CMS (it describes the patients, not the care given).
- High blood pressure75%
- High cholesterol75%
- Arthritis75%
- Diabetes42%
- Chronic kidney disease31%
- Ischemic heart disease22%
Hospitals where Ahamefula Onyike works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Ahamefula Onyike at these hospitals (updated October 2, 2026). Each hospital page shows its address, phone, emergency services, Medicare rating and all its clinicians. Star rating and emergency services: Hospital General Information (CMS), data updated October 26, 2026.
- Holy Cross HospitalSilver Spring, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: not listed by Medicare · CCN 210004
- Luminis Health Doctors Community Medical Center, IncLanham, MD · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 3 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 210051
Practice locations
Addresses where Ahamefula Onyike is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 8824 Cunningham DrBerwyn Heights, MD 20740 (301) 873‑1292
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Ahamefula Onyike as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Avante Ortho3 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Maryland
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Maryland — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Avante Ortho
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Rutgers New Jersey Medical School |
| Graduation year | 1999 (27 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1144251331 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Most corrections must be made at the source: clinicians update their NPI Registry record (NPPES) and their Medicare enrollment (PECOS); this page follows the next data release.
Sources
- Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
- National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
- Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
- NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians