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Anesthesiology

Onyemaechi Nwabueze, MD

Works at hospitals in San Diego, CA · California

Summary

Dr. Onyemaechi Nwabueze, MD is an anesthesiologist at 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123. Phone: (619) 565-9666. Accepts Medicare assignment. In 2024, Onyemaechi Nwabueze had 158 Original Medicare patients and 205 services. NPI 1497118046. Source: CMS National Downloadable File, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Facility Affiliation Data, updated October 2, 2026; CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, data year 2024.

  • Specialty: Anesthesiologist (Medicare lists Anesthesiology)
  • Address: 3626 Ruffin Rd, San Diego, CA 92123 · Directions
  • Phone: (619) 565‑9666
  • Medicare: Accepts Medicare assignment
  • Hospital: Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • Group practice: Anesthesia Service Medical Group
  • Medical school: Georgetown University School Of Medicine · graduated 2016 (10 years since medical school)
  • Gender (as listed): Male

From official Medicare data

This page shows what Medicare's official clinician data says about Onyemaechi Nwabueze, joined by NPI number (data updated October 2, 2026). It is not a recommendation or a rating. Call the office or hospital to confirm before you go.

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Quick answers

Does Onyemaechi Nwabueze accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Onyemaechi Nwabueze 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 Onyemaechi Nwabueze see?
In 2024, CMS data shows 158 Original Medicare patients and 205 services for Onyemaechi Nwabueze. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
What is Onyemaechi Nwabueze's NPI number?
1497118046. 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 Onyemaechi Nwabueze, 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 patients158
Services billed to Medicare205
Different services or procedures61
Participating Medicare providerYes
Average age of these patients74

Most frequent services

  1. Anesthesia for lens surgery (00142)27 services
  2. Anesthesia for other procedure on eye (00140)17 services
  3. Ultrasonic guidance for blood vessel access (76937)13 services
  4. Insertion of artery tube for blood sampling or infusion through skin (36620)12 services
  5. Anesthesia for procedure on nerves, muscles, tendons, and tissue of forearm, wrist, and hand (01810)11 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%
  • Arthritis56%
  • Diabetes39%
  • Ischemic heart disease30%
  • Anxiety30%

Hospitals where Onyemaechi Nwabueze works

Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Onyemaechi Nwabueze 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.

Practice locations

Addresses where Onyemaechi Nwabueze is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

Group practices

Medicare enrollment lists Onyemaechi Nwabueze as a member of this group (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).

  • Anesthesia Service Medical Group246 clinicians in the group

Specialties

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Other anesthesiologists in San Diego

Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in San Diego, CA — not a recommendation.

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Other clinicians in Anesthesia Service Medical Group

Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.

Clinician information

CredentialMD
Medical schoolGeorgetown University School Of Medicine
Graduation year2016 (10 years since medical school)
Gender (as listed)Male
Medicare assignmentAccepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment)
NPI (National Provider Identifier)1497118046
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Sources

  1. Facility Affiliation Data — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  2. Hospital General Information — CMS, data updated October 26, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026
  3. National Downloadable File (Doctors and Clinicians) — CMS, data updated October 2, 2026, retrieved October 29, 2026
  4. Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider — CMS, data year 2024, released May 21, 2026; Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners - by Provider and Service
  5. NPI Registry — U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (NPPES), the clinician’s official record
  6. Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare tool to look up clinicians