Medicare Enrolled

Dr. Raphael Nwojo, M.D.

Otolaryngology · Odessa, TX
Practice pattern: Clinical Cardiology — Primarily office-based clinical cardiology
Low-engagement
540 W 5TH ST, Odessa, TX 79761
4323338801
In practice since 2011 (14 years)
NPI: 1891083689 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. Raphael Nwojo is an otolaryngology specialist in Odessa, TX, with 14 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Nwojo performed 1,690 Medicare services across 991 unique beneficiaries.

Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Nwojo received a total of $8,122 from 20 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 119 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in otolaryngology. 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.

✓ 14 years in practice ▲ Top 23% volume in TX $8,122 industry payments

Medicare Practice Summary

Medicare Utilization ↗
1,690
Medicare services
Top 23% in TX for otolaryngology
991
Unique beneficiaries
$125
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · Not a quality rating · How to read this →
~121 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
Allergy skin test 440 $3 $9
Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) 413 $85 $230
New patient office visit (45-59 min) 152 $100 $323
Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope 124 $95 $241
Exam of the nose and throat using an endoscope 104 $75 $221
Test to assess middle ear function 85 $11 $31
Comprehensive hearing and speech recognition test 82 $25 $74
Ct scan of face without contrast 48 $98 $265
Removal of impacted ear wax 44 $32 $93
Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope 35 $133 $378
Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope 35 $285 $500
Exam of ear using a microscope 24 $20 $57
Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope 22 $1,517 $3,590
Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope 22 $3,268 $6,837
Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue 20 $157 $561
Office visit, established patient, complex (40-54 min) 16 $103 $302
New patient office visit, complex (60-74 min) 13 $155 $419
Reshaping of nasal cartilage 11 $308 $1,281
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 ↗
$8,122
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $1,160/year across 7 years
Top 12% in TX for otolaryngology
20
Companies
119
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
$8,122 (100.0%)

Payment trend by year

Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.

2024
$443
2023
$2,030
2022
$917
2021
$367
2020
$271
2019
$1,492
2018
$2,602

Payments by company (2024)

Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
Intersect ENT, Inc.
$1,971
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc.
$1,521
Medtronic, Inc.
$1,171
Stryker Corporation
$819
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.
$702
Olympus Corporation of the Americas
$466
GlaxoSmithKline, LLC.
$385
Acclarent, Inc
$309
Cochlear Americas
$149
Advanced Bionics, LLC
$121
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$91
AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP
$84
Entellus Medical, Inc.
$81
Alphatec Spine, Inc
$69
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.
$49
Olympus America Inc.
$40
ARBOR PHARMACEUTICALS, INC.
$31
GENZYME CORPORATION
$22
AERIN MEDICAL INC.
$21
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
$18
Top 3 companies account for 57.4% of total payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
ACCLARENT AERA EUSTACHIAN TUBE BALLOON DILATION SYSTEM · ADVANCE MF DISTRACTOR · Acclarent Aera · CIPRODEX · CONSUMABLES · Coblation - Laryngeal Wands · DUPIXENT · ENTELLUS - ENTELLUS MEDICAL SHAVER SYSTEM · ENTELLUS - XPRESS ENT DILATION SYSTEM · FASENRA · HALO · HIRES ULTRA CI HIFOCUS MS ELECTRODE · INC. · INSPIRE · Inspire Upper Airway Stimulation System · MEDLINE INDUSTRIES · NUCALA · NUVENT · Nucleus · Olympus TCRF Devices · Otovel · PK Diego · PROPEL · RELIEVA SCOUT Multi-Sinus Dilation System · RELIEVA SPINPLUS · RELIEVA Spin Balloon Sinuplasty System · RHINO-LARYNGO VIDEOSCOPE · SINUVA · SPIROX - LATERA · SURG - ANESTHESIA · TULA · VIVAER STYLUS · WEREWOLF
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 $481 per 100 Medicare services performed
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Geographic Context

Otolaryngologists within 10 mi
7
Per 100K population
4.3
County median income
$71,031
Nearest hospital
MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
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. Nwojo is a clinical cardiology specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 23% in TX), with low-engagement industry engagement in the top 12% of TX peers.

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 allergy skin test?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Nwojo performed 440 allergy skin test 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 $8,122 from 20 companies across 119 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 otolaryngologists in Odessa?
Dr. Nwojo's average Medicare payment per service is $125. 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 →