Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ikechukwu Osuji, MD
Internal Medicine · Desoto, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology
— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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This page presents federal public records about Dr. Osuji from CMS (NPPES, Open Payments, Medicare Provider Utilization, PECOS). It is not medical advice, an endorsement, or a judgment of clinical quality. Always consult the provider directly and a licensed clinician for medical decisions. Read methodology →
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What this data tells you about Dr. Osuji
Dr. Ikechukwu Osuji is an internal medicine specialist in Desoto, TX, with 19 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Osuji performed 3,319 Medicare services across 1,392 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Osuji received a total of $2,893 from 35 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in internal medicine. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Osuji is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. This is not a quality rating. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 19 years in practice
▲ Top 10% volume in TX
$2,893 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗3,319
Medicare services
Top 10% in TX for internal medicine
1,392
Unique beneficiaries
$42
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~175 Medicare services per year of practice
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
589 | $58 | $120 |
| 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. |
532 | $88 | $220 |
| Dexamethasone injection (steroid) An injection of dexamethasone sodium phosphate, a corticosteroid medication, administered in a dose of 1 milligram. |
436 | $0 | $10 |
| 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. |
417 | $44 | $100 |
| 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. |
226 | $11 | $50 |
| Hemoglobin A1c test (diabetes monitoring) A blood test that measures your average blood sugar levels over the past two to three months. |
169 | $10 | $35 |
| Ketorolac injection, per 15 mg An injection of ketorolac tromethamine, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug, administered in doses measured per 15 mg. |
157 | $0 | $35 |
| Annual wellness visit, follow-up A follow-up annual wellness visit that includes a personalized prevention plan of service. |
126 | $129 | $150 |
| Remote patient monitoring management, 20 min/month Management based on results from remote vital sign monitoring for the first 20 minutes per calendar month. |
94 | $38 | $108 |
| Remote patient monitoring device, 30 days Initial setup of devices for remote monitoring of body functions with daily data transmission or alerts. This service covers the first 30 days of the monitoring period. |
77 | $38 | $128 |
| Urinalysis, manual A manual laboratory examination of a urine sample to check for various substances and cells. |
70 | $3 | $10 |
| Advance care planning consultation, first 30 min A session focused on discussing and documenting future healthcare preferences and goals. This service covers the initial 30 minutes of the planning discussion. |
70 | $70 | $134 |
| 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. |
53 | $0 | $38 |
| SARS-CoV-2 immunoassay test A laboratory test using immunoassay techniques to detect the presence of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. |
50 | $34 | $60 |
| Vitamin B-12 injection An injection of vitamin B-12 (cyanocobalamin) with a dose of up to 1000 mcg. |
48 | $1 | $40 |
| Flu vaccine administration This procedure involves the administration of the influenza virus vaccine. It covers the process of delivering the vaccine to the patient. |
35 | $30 | $63 |
| Electrocardiogram (EKG), 12-lead A standard heart rhythm test using at least 12 leads to record electrical activity. A healthcare provider interprets the results and provides a written report. |
29 | $10 | $50 |
| Quadrivalent influenza vaccine, cell-culture derived A flu shot containing four strains of influenza virus, produced using cell culture technology rather than eggs. This formulation is free from preservatives and antibiotics. |
28 | $33 | $60 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus. |
27 | $13 | $39 |
| Strep A rapid test A rapid test to detect Group A Streptococcus bacteria using an immunoassay method with direct visual observation. |
17 | $16 | $30 |
| Office visit, established patient (10-19 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting 10 to 19 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
16 | $41 | $80 |
| Influenza virus detection test A laboratory test that uses an immunoassay technique to detect the presence of the influenza virus through direct visual observation. |
15 | $16 | $20 |
| Urine microalbumin test A laboratory test that measures the amount of a specific protein called microalbumin in a urine sample. This analysis helps assess kidney function. |
13 | $6 | $10 |
| 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. |
13 | $91 | $250 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
12 | $44 | $150 |
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. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$2,893
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $413/year across 7 years
Top 24% in TX for internal medicine
35
Companies
168
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$2,893 (100.0%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$36
2023
$578
2022
$450
2021
$369
2020
$326
2019
$483
2018
$651
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
PFIZER INC.
$615
Novo Nordisk Inc
$379
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$355
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$171
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$145
Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$139
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$132
SANOFI-AVENTIS U.S. LLC
$129
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$85
ABBVIE INC.
$70
Abbott Laboratories
$59
Astellas Pharma US Inc
$58
Lilly USA, LLC
$55
AbbVie Inc.
$52
Dexcom, Inc.
$51
Merck Sharp & Dohme Corporation
$37
E.R. Squibb & Sons, L.L.C.
$37
IDORSIA PHARMACEUTICALS US INC
$35
Amgen Inc.
$27
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$25
Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.
$23
Xeris Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
$22
Lundbeck LLC
$22
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$19
Allergan Inc.
$19
Genentech USA, Inc.
$16
Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$16
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$13
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC
$13
Medtronic, Inc.
$13
Synergy Pharmaceuticals Inc
$13
Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
$13
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$13
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc.
$12
Allergan, Inc.
$12
Top 3 companies account for 46.6% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ANORO · ANORO ELLIPTA · AREXVY · BELSOMRA · BREZTRI · BREZTRI AEROSPHERE · CHANTIX · COLOGUARD · Dexcom G6 Transmitter · Diamondback Peripheral · ELIQUIS · ENTRESTO · EUCRISA · EUFLEXXA · Edarbyclor · FARXIGA · FREESTYLE LIBRE · FreeStyle Libre · GEMTESA · GVOKE HYPOPEN · INTELLIS ADAPTIVESTIM · JARDIANCE · Kerendia · LONHALA MAGNAIR · LYRICA · MYRBETRIQ · Myrbetriq · Ozempic · PREVNAR - 13 · PREVNAR 13 · PREVNAR 20 · PROCLAIM · QUVIVIQ · REXULTI · Repatha · Rybelsus · SHINGRIX · SOLIQUA 100/33 · SPIRIVA · SPIRIVA RESPIMAT · SPRAVATO · SYMBICORT · TOUJEO · TRELEGY ELLIPTA · TRULICITY · Tresiba · Trulance · UBRELVY · VRAYLAR · VTAMA · XARELTO · XIFAXAN · Xofluza
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (100%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians.
Equivalent to $87 per 100 Medicare services performed
Geographic Context
Internal medicine physicians within 10 mi
1,632
Per 100K population
62.7
County median income
$74,149
Nearest hospital
HICKORY TRAIL HOSPITAL
0.0 mi
0.0 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This measures how much public data is available about a provider — not how good they are. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Osuji is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 10% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement, with 19 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data. It describes data availability and patterns — not clinical quality. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Osuji experienced with office visit, established patient (20-29 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Osuji performed 589 office visit, established patient (20-29 min) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Osuji receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Osuji received a total of $2,893 from 35 companies across 168 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. 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. Osuji's costs compare to other internal medicine physicians in Desoto?
Dr. Osuji's average Medicare payment per service is $42. 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. Osuji) 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 a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. 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 →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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All data on this page is sourced verbatim from public federal records published by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): NPPES ↗, Open Payments ↗, Medicare Provider Utilization ↗, and PECOS. Publication is mandated by the Physician Payments Sunshine Act (§6002 ACA, 42 U.S.C. §1320a-7h) and the Freedom of Information Act.
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