Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Macaulay Nwojo, M.D.

Neurological Surgery · Odessa, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology— Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
8050 E HIGHWAY 191 STE 250, Odessa, TX 79765
4325587000
In practice since 2012 (13 years)
NPI: 1639433915 verify on NPPES ↗
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
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What this data tells you about Dr. Nwojo

Dr. Macaulay Nwojo is a neurological surgery in Odessa, TX, with 13 years in practice. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nwojo performed 1,283 Medicare services across 935 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nwojo received a total of $2,595 from 11 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 94 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in neurological surgery. 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. Nwojo 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.

✓ 13 years in practice▲ Top 5% volume in TX$ $2,595 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,283
Medicare services
Top 5% in TX for neurological surgery
935
Unique beneficiaries
$157
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~99 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.

ProcedureVolumeAvg. paidAvg. submitted
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min)246$88$331
X-ray of lower and sacral spine, minimum of 4 views148$36$147
Fusion of additional segment of spine106$292$1,232
New patient office visit (45-59 min)103$117$501
X-ray lower and sacral spine, minimum of 6 views94$45$181
Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity84$56$221
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min)67$114$445
Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity57$80$421
Partial removal of spine bone with release of spinal cord and/or nerves, each additional segment56$157$664
X-ray of upper spine, 4-5 views53$40$154
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min)52$142$633
X-ray of upper spine, 6 or more views38$46$181
Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments35$570$2,401
Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion31$187$814
Fusion of spine in lower back23$1,174$4,980
Partial removal of spine bone with release of lower spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment23$480$3,454
X-ray of middle spine, 2 views18$24$96
Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck15$542$2,391
Initial hospital admission, high complexity12$133$618
Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach11$984$4,037
Partial removal of spine bone with release of upper spinal cord and/or nerves, 1 segment11$486$4,027
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.
13.3% high complexity
0.0% medium
86.7% routine

Industry Payment Transparency

Open Payments through 2024 ↗
$2,595
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $371/year across 7 years
Bottom 45% in TX for neurological surgery
11
Companies
94
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
$2,583 (99.5%)
Speaking / Promotional
Speaker programs, honoraria, and industry-sponsored educational events
$13 (0.5%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$667
2023
$663
2022
$453
2021
$310
2020
$436
2019
$53
2018
$13

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
DePuy Synthes Sales Inc.
$1,511
Medtronic, Inc.
$556
Stryker Corporation
$316
SI-BONE, INC.
$52
Medtronic USA, Inc.
$42
Integra LifeSciences Corporation
$41
Cerapedics, Inc.
$28
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
$14
Orthofix Medical, Inc.
$13
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.
$13
CSL Behring
$11
Top 3 companies account for 91.8% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACF · ACIS · ACIS PROTI 360 HL · ARIA · ATLANTIS ANTERIOR CERVICAL PLATE SYSTEM · BRIDION · CAPRI CERVICAL 3D EXPANDABLE CORPECTOMY · CODMAN CERTAS · CONCORDE · CONDUIT · Codman Bicol · EXPEDIUM · Expedium VERSE · FIBERGRAFT BG MORSELS · Haegarda · I-FACTOR PEPTIDE ENHANCED BONE GRAFT · INFINITY OCT System · INFUSE · MAZOR X SYSTEM · MESA · NEURO INSTRUMENTS · NSE - SONOPET · SYMPHONY · Spinal-Stim · Spine & Trauma 3D Navigation · Teligen · VECTRA · VIVIGEN MIS DELIVERY SYSTEM
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 $202 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Neurological Surgerys within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
4.1
County median income
$93,984
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
5.8 mi

Data Sources

Provider Registry NPPESWeekly updates
Medicare Enrollment PECOSMonthly updates
Practice Data Medicare Util.Annual (CY lag)
Industry Payments Open PaymentsCY 2024
Disciplinary History— Not publicN/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. Nwojo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 5% in TX), and low-engagement industry engagement.

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. Nwojo experienced with office visit, established patient (30-39 min)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nwojo performed 246 office visit, established patient (30-39 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. Nwojo receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Nwojo received a total of $2,595 from 11 companies across 94 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. Nwojo's costs compare to other neurological surgerys in Odessa?
Dr. Nwojo's average Medicare payment per service is $157. 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. Nwojo) 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 →
About this page

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.

This page is not medical advice, an endorsement, a recommendation, or a quality rating. The Transparency Score measures data completeness — how much federal information exists for this provider — not clinical performance, patient outcomes, or quality of care. Always verify information directly with the provider and consult a licensed clinician before making medical decisions.

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Data Disclaimer — Data sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS): National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES), Open Payments program, Medicare Provider Utilization and Payment Data, and Provider Enrollment & Certification data (PECOS). Published under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). This website is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or authorized by CMS, HHS, or the U.S. Government. Data may contain errors as reported to CMS by providers and reporting entities. Payments from industry are legal and do not indicate wrongdoing. Medicare data reflects only patients aged 65+ or those with qualifying disabilities. For corrections, contact CMS directly. This information does not constitute medical advice and should not be used as the sole basis for choosing a healthcare provider. Procedure descriptions use plain language and do not reference CPT® codes, which are copyrighted by the American Medical Association. Full methodology → · Report a data error → · Privacy policy →