Okechukwu Ernest Obua, M.D
Okechukwu Ernest Obua is a Family Medicine specialist based in Claymont, DE with over 26 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Okechukwu Ernest Obua, M.D has been part of the Claymont medical community since 2007 in independent practice. He has been in practice for 26+ years. Among his Medicare patients, common conditions include substance use, mood disorders, and hypertension (per CMS data).
Older · 1200dNPPES updated 2023-02-08 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Delaware Board of Medical Licensure & Discipline
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Medicare Patients
88
Unique beneficiaries
Standard volumePrescriptions Written
22
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $283
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 Substance Use Disorders, Mood Disorders, and Hypertension.
Problematic patterns of drug or alcohol use leading to health issues
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
Nicotine dependence and tobacco-related health complications
Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life
A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities
A condition with extreme mood swings between emotional highs and lows
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$18 received from industry
1 transaction reported in 2024 ·Low tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Okechukwu Ernest Obua's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
Board certified · Feb 7, 2023
Self-reported via NPPES
26 years in practice
Experienced
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
Taxonomy: 207Q00000X
Mailing address
13902 Little Ct, Houston, TX 77077-1958
Differs from practice location
Virtual Family Medicine Care With Okechukwu Ernest Obua
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Okechukwu Ernest Obua for substance use counseling, mood disorder follow-ups, blood pressure monitoring — no travel to Claymont 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 Okechukwu Ernest Obua
Dr. Obua is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Claymont, DE. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (833) 886-2277.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Practice Location
590 Naamans Rd, Claymont, DE 19703-2308
Mailing Address
13902 Little Ct, Houston, TX 77077-1958
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