Quick answers
- Does Nkeiruka Onyenekwu accept Medicare assignment?
- Yes. Medicare's clinician data says Nkeiruka Onyenekwu 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 Nkeiruka Onyenekwu see?
- In 2024, CMS data shows 79 Original Medicare patients and 185 services for Nkeiruka Onyenekwu. This counts Original Medicare only and measures volume, not quality.
- What is Nkeiruka Onyenekwu's NPI number?
- 1871739722. 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 Nkeiruka Onyenekwu, 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 | 79 |
|---|---|
| Services billed to Medicare | 185 |
| Different services or procedures | 14 |
| Participating Medicare provider | Yes |
| Average age of these patients | 76 |
Most frequent services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with high level of medical decision making, if using time, 40 minutes or more (99215)75 services
- Established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more (99214)43 services
- New patient office or other outpatient visit with a high level of medical decision making, if using time, 60 minutes or more (99205)25 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 cholesterol75%
- High blood pressure67%
- Arthritis48%
- Osteoporosis33%
- Anxiety27%
- Diabetes25%
Hospitals where Nkeiruka Onyenekwu works
Medicare's Facility Affiliation Data lists Nkeiruka Onyenekwu 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.
- New Orleans East HospitalNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190313
- Ochsner Medical Center AcuteNew Orleans, LA · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 4 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 190036
- Singing River GulfportGulfport, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 2 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250123
- Singing River Health SystemPascagoula, MS · Acute Care Hospital · Medicare rating: 1 of 5 stars · Emergency services: listed by Medicare · CCN 250040
Practice locations
Addresses where Nkeiruka Onyenekwu is enrolled with Medicare (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- 180 W Esplanade AveKenner, LA 70065 (504) 468‑8600
- 2500 Belle Chasse HwyTerrytown, LA 70056 (504) 392‑3131
- 5620 Read BlvdNew Orleans, LA 70127 (504) 592‑6600
Group practices
Medicare enrollment lists Nkeiruka Onyenekwu as a member of these groups (CMS data updated October 2, 2026).
- Belle Chasse Emergency Group LLC100 clinicians in the group
- Kenner Emergency Group LLC56 clinicians in the group
- Foucher Emergency Group LLC40 clinicians in the group
Specialties
- Emergency Medicineprimary
Other emergency medicine doctors in Kenner
Clinicians with the same Medicare primary specialty in Kenner, LA — not a recommendation.
Other clinicians in Belle Chasse Emergency Group LLC
Medicare enrollment lists these clinicians in the same group practice — not a recommendation.
Clinician information
| Credential | MD |
|---|---|
| Medical school | Louisiana State University School Of Medicine In New Orleans |
| Graduation year | 2007 (19 years since medical school) |
| Gender (as listed) | Female |
| Medicare assignment | Accepts (Medicare-approved amount as full payment) |
| NPI (National Provider Identifier) | 1871739722 |
| 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