Obioma B Nwaiwu, M.D
Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine
Obioma B Nwaiwu is a Geriatric Medicine Family Medicine specialist based in Little Rock, AR with over 21 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: FAMILY PRACTICE
Patients across AR can see Obioma B Nwaiwu, M.D in person in Little Rock or via virtual visit — no travel required. With 21+ years of experience, he has been practicing in the Little Rock area. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS data).
At a glance
- Prescribes opioids less than 49% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Uses generic medications more than 56% of reporting doctors in Arkansas
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
4301 W Markham St # 748, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor prescribes opioid pain medications conservatively, favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
Opioid Rx
↓ Lower = better1.16%
Arkansas avg: 5.4 · US avg: 5.1
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(-3.9 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in Arkansas1.16% of this doctor's prescriptions are opioid pain medications. Lower means more cautious prescribing.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better89.6%
Arkansas avg: 85.7 · US avg: 82.8
✓ Higher than most doctors nationally(+6.8 pts)
Typical range among reporting doctors in ArkansasHow often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
587
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
597
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
5,437
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $362k
Percentile rankings compared against 124 reporting peers in Arkansas.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+3%) — a focus area for this doctor
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
US avg: 31.8%↑ More patients than average (+2%) — a focus area for this doctor
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
US avg: 34.1%↓ Fewer patients than average (-2%) — less common here
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Aug 24, 2021
Self-reported via NPPES
21 years in practice
Experienced
A family medicine physician with special knowledge of the aging process and special skills in the diagnostic, therapeutic, preventive and rehabilitative aspects of illness in the elderly. This specialist cares for geriatric patients in the patient's home, the office, long-term care settings such as nursing homes, and the hospital.
Taxonomy: 207QG0300X
Mailing address
4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Differs from practice location
Primary hospital affiliation: Psychiatric
CMS Certification Number: 144026
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Geriatric Medicine Care With Obioma B Nwaiwu
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Obioma B Nwaiwu for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Little Rock required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Obioma B Nwaiwu
Dr. Nwaiwu is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Little Rock, AR. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (501) 686-6219.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Obioma B Nwaiwu
Practice Location
4301 W Markham St # 748, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
Mailing Address
4301 W Markham St # 783, Little Rock, AR 72205-7101
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