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Dr. Ikechukwu Oguejiofor, M.D.
Urology Physician · Chicago Ridge, IL
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
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What this data tells you about Dr. Oguejiofor
Dr. Ikechukwu Oguejiofor is an urology physician in Chicago Ridge, IL, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Oguejiofor performed 5,851 Medicare services in 2023. These records do not provide a deduplicated patient total.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Oguejiofor received a total of $20,764 from 64 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 614 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly reported through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their effect on care. A reliable breakdown by payment category is not available in this snapshot. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Oguejiofor is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years of NPI registration
▲ Top 21% volume in IL
$20,764 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary — 2023
Medicare Utilization ↗5,851
Medicare services
Top 21% in IL for urology physician
Not available
Unique patients (not deduplicated)
$39
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
1,301 | $0 | $2 |
| Leuprolide injectable, camcevi, 1 mg | 924 | $66 | $192 |
| Automated urinalysis An automated laboratory test performed on a urine sample to analyze its chemical and physical properties. The procedure uses machinery to detect various substances and cells within the urine. |
732 | $2 | $12 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
450 | $64 | $146 |
| Bladder ultrasound after voiding An ultrasound scan performed after urination to measure the amount of urine remaining in the bladder. |
440 | $8 | $74 |
| Infectious disease DNA/RNA test A laboratory test that uses a specific technique to detect the genetic material of an organism. This method amplifies the target DNA or RNA to identify the presence of the organism. |
351 | $34 | $58 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
345 | $95 | $225 |
| Chronic care management, first 20 min/month This service covers the first 20 minutes of clinical staff time directed by a healthcare professional each calendar month to manage chronic conditions. |
313 | $48 | $75 |
| Ceftriaxone antibiotic injection This code represents the administration of ceftriaxone sodium, an antibiotic medication. The charge is calculated for every 250 mg of the drug administered. |
128 | $0 | $26 |
| Cystourethroscopy A diagnostic exam of the bladder and urethra using an endoscope to visually inspect the urinary tract. |
83 | $187 | $824 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
79 | $127 | $363 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
71 | $66 | $206 |
| Blood draw (venipuncture) Insertion of a needle into a vein to collect a blood sample. |
68 | $8 | $12 |
| Subcutaneous or intramuscular chemotherapy injection This procedure involves administering anti-cancer hormonal medication through an injection into the tissue under the skin or into a muscle. |
55 | $27 | $140 |
| Yeast/candida DNA test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the presence of Candida species, a type of yeast, in a patient sample. |
54 | $34 | $58 |
| Nucleic acid test for multiple organisms A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect the genetic material of multiple organisms in a sample. |
54 | $69 | $117 |
| Simple insertion of temporary bladder tube A procedure to place a temporary tube into the bladder. This allows for the drainage of urine from the bladder. |
44 | $46 | $382 |
| Transrectal ultrasound of the pelvis An ultrasound imaging procedure where a probe is inserted into the rectum to visualize pelvic structures. |
39 | $111 | $495 |
| Drug injection, under skin or into muscle A procedure involving the administration of a medication or substance via injection into the subcutaneous tissue or muscle. |
31 | $11 | $74 |
| CMV nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect cytomegalovirus (CMV) genetic material in a sample. |
27 | $34 | $58 |
| VRE nucleic acid detection test A laboratory test that uses amplified probe techniques to detect vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) DNA in a patient sample. |
27 | $34 | $58 |
| Herpes simplex virus nucleic acid test A laboratory test that uses an amplified probe technique to detect the genetic material of the herpes simplex virus. |
27 | $34 | $58 |
| Staphylococcus aureus DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria in a sample. |
27 | $34 | $58 |
| Group B Strep DNA test A laboratory test that uses DNA amplification to detect the presence of Group B Streptococcus bacteria. |
27 | $34 | $58 |
| Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) An office or outpatient visit for an existing patient lasting between 40 and 54 minutes. This level of service is determined by the total time spent on the date of the encounter. |
26 | $140 | $325 |
| Prostate gland biopsy A procedure to remove small samples of tissue from the prostate gland for laboratory examination. |
25 | $190 | $900 |
| Initial hospital admission, low complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving straightforward or low-level medical decision making, with at least 40 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
20 | $68 | $236 |
| Special tissue stain, multiplex A laboratory procedure using special stains to examine tissue samples. This multiplex technique allows for the analysis of multiple markers on a single slide. |
17 | $131 | $416 |
| Prostate needle biopsy pathology exam Laboratory examination of prostate tissue samples obtained via needle biopsy. The pathologist inspects the tissue both visually and under a microscope to identify any abnormalities. |
16 | $278 | $1,775 |
| CT scan of abdomen and pelvis with contrast A CT scan of the abdomen and pelvis using contrast dye before and after administration to visualize internal structures. |
14 | $287 | $1,311 |
| Telephone medical discussion, 5-10 minutes A phone conversation with a physician lasting between 5 and 10 minutes to discuss medical matters. |
14 | $34 | $106 |
| Endoscopic removal of foreign body, stone, or stent from urethra or bladder A procedure to remove a foreign object, stone, or stent from the urethra or bladder using an endoscope. The endoscope is a thin tube with a camera inserted into the urinary tract to locate and extract the item. |
11 | $269 | $1,131 |
| 3D radiographic procedure A radiographic imaging technique that creates three-dimensional representations of internal structures. |
11 | $18 | $213 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. These counts do not measure clinical quality or years of experience.
0.2% high complexity
35.0% medium
64.8% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$20,764
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $2,966/year across 7 years
Top 10% in IL for urology physician
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
64
Companies
614
Payment records
Payments are publicly reported; disclosure does not establish legality · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment categories are unavailable while the source breakdown is being rebuilt. Company and year totals do not identify how much belongs to each category.
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$4,048
2023
$2,634
2022
$3,467
2021
$2,848
2020
$1,349
2019
$4,854
2018
$1,564
Payments by company (2024)
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,233
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$381
Teleflex LLC
$284
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$214
ABBVIE INC.
$90
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$86
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$79
Olympus America Inc.
$79
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$75
Tolmar, Inc.
$69
Boston Scientific Corporation
$65
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$54
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$53
ConvaTec Inc.
$48
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$43
PFIZER INC.
$42
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$38
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$21
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$19
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$18
Endo USA, Inc.
$17
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$14
Top 3 companies account for 71.6% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
Teleflex LLC
$2,430
NeoTract Inc.
$2,275
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$2,252
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$2,160
Coloplast Corp
$1,056
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
$889
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$865
PFIZER INC.
$686
Boston Scientific Corporation
$647
Antares Pharma, Inc.
$535
Janssen Biotech, Inc.
$533
TOLMAR Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$477
Dendreon Pharmaceuticals LLC
$407
Verity Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$403
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$359
Myriad Genetic Laboratories, Inc.
$355
Myovant Sciences Inc.
$316
UROVANT SCIENCES INC
$282
GENZYME CORPORATION
$226
ABBVIE INC.
$225
Travere Therapeutics, Inc.
$220
Allergan, Inc.
$220
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$200
Allergan Inc.
$182
Tolmar, Inc.
$181
Olympus America Inc.
$180
Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$178
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$173
Progenics Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$173
SRS Medical Systems, Inc.
$143
Blue Earth Diagnostics Limited
$115
Foundation Medicine, Inc.
$99
180 Medical, Inc.
$79
ConvaTec Inc.
$78
COLOPLAST CORP
$77
UROGEN PHARMA, INC.
$75
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$71
AbbVie, Inc.
$70
UroGen Pharma, Inc.
$68
Laborie Medical Technologies Corp.
$67
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$62
Avadel Specialty Pharmaceuticals, LLC
$61
Amgen Inc.
$59
PROCEPT BioRobotics Corporation
$54
Clarus Therapeutics Inc.
$47
Supernus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$41
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$40
Agiliti Surgical, Inc.
$38
Rochester Medical Corporation
$29
DENTSPLY IH Inc.
$29
HealthTronics Mobile Solutions, LLC
$28
AbbVie Inc.
$27
Tempus AI, Inc
$26
Axonics, Inc.
$24
Cardinal Health 414 LLC
$21
LANTHEUS MEDICAL IMAGING, INC.
$21
Retrophin, Inc.
$20
Alnylam Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$20
Hollister Incorporated
$17
Endo USA, Inc.
$17
Aytu BioScience, Inc
$16
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$16
WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
$14
Ambu Inc.
$8
Top 3 companies account for 33.5% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
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Geographic Context
Urology physicians in nearby ZIP areas
321
County median income
$81,797
Nearest hospital to ZIP centroid (approximate)
ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER
1.6 mi
1.6 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | NPPES snapshot; verify current record |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | PECOS snapshot |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not included | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Oguejiofor is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 21% in IL), with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Oguejiofor experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Oguejiofor performed 1,301 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. These records cover Medicare fee-for-service activity, including eligible younger beneficiaries; they do not measure total practice volume or clinical quality.
Does Dr. Oguejiofor receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Oguejiofor received a total of $20,764 from 64 companies across 614 payment records. A record can group multiple payments. These transfers are publicly disclosed through CMS Open Payments. Disclosure alone does not establish their legality or effect on care. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Oguejiofor's costs compare to other urology physicians in Chicago Ridge?
Dr. Oguejiofor's average Medicare payment per service is $39. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Oguejiofor) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating the presence of registry, enrollment, activity or payment records, not verified experience or clinical quality. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
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