Quick answers
- Does Chinedu C. Nwosa accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Chinedu C. Nwosa 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 Chinedu C. Nwosa see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 730 Original Medicare patients and 4,773 services for Chinedu C. Nwosa. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Chinedu C. Nwosa's NPI number?
- 1457529356. 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 Chinedu C. Nwosa, 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 | 730 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 4,773 |
| Different services or procedures | 153 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Injection, gadobutrol, 0.1 ml (A9585)3,215 services
- X-ray of thigh bone, minimum 2 views (73552)155 services
- Mri scan of lower spinal canal without contrast (72148)93 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with straightforward medical decision making, if using time, 10 minutes or more (99212)74 services
- X-ray of shoulder, minimum of 2 views (73030)72 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%
- Arthritis64%
- Depression33%
- Diabetes28%
- Anxiety28%
Hospitals where Chinedu C. Nwosa works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Chinedu C. Nwosa 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.
- Decatur County HospitalLeon, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161340
- Knoxville Hospital & ClinicsKnoxville, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161355
- MercyOne Des Moines Medical CenterDes Moines, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160083
- MercyOne Newton Medical CenterNewton, IA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 160032
- Ringgold County HospitalMount Ayr, IA · Critical Access Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 161373
Practice locations
Addresses where Chinedu C. Nwosa is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 450 Laurel St, Suite ADes Moines, IA 50314 (515) 247‑8400
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Chinedu C. Nwosa as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC69 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgeryprimary
Other orthopedic surgeons in Des Moines
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Des Moines, IA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | New York Medical College |
| Graduation year | 2003 (23 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Male |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1457529356 |
| 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