Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi, MD, PHD

Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology

Psychiatry & Neurology

Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi is a Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology specialist based in Los Angeles, CA with over 11 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.

(310) 794-1195Los Angeles, CA
Telehealth Available
NPI Active per CMS — Q2 2026|Medicare Enrolled|Order & Refer

Patients across CA can see Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi, MD, PHD in person in Los Angeles or via virtual visit — no travel required. Trained at University of Alabama School of Medicine (class of 2015), she has been practicing for over 11 years. Among her Medicare patients, common conditions include high cholesterol, hypertension, and arthritis (per CMS data). CMS MIPS quality score: 88.01/100 (2023).

At a glance

  • Federal MIPS score higher than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California
  • Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
1 of 15 Psychiatry & Neurology providers in CASee all Psychiatry & Neurology in Los Angeles11+ years experienceNPI since 2015

Older · 1649dNPPES updated 2021-11-18 · verify NPI on CMS · Verify license at Medical Board of California

Contact & Location

Practice Location

100 Ucla Medical Plaza Suite 245, Los Angeles, CA 90095-7419

CMS Clinical Data

How Does This Doctor Compare?

Based on Medicare data, this doctor scores better than 71% of doctors in California on federal quality measures.

MIPS Score

2023

88.01/100

California avg: 78.6 · US avg: 83.6

Higher than most doctors nationally(+4.4 pts)

Better than 71% of MIPS-scored doctors in California

How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.

Generic Rx

↑ Higher = better

49.8%

California avg: 83.3 · US avg: 82.8

Lower than most doctors nationally(-33 pts)

How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.

Medicare Patients

25

Unique beneficiaries

Boutique practice

Prescription Recipients

26

Patients prescribed

Prescriptions Written

281

Total claims

Total Medicare drug cost: $155k

Percentile rankings compared against 9,360 reporting peers in California.

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.

Patient Condition Panel

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 High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Arthritis.

High Cholesterol
Higher than avg (+5%)75%

Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk

US avg: 70.4%

↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor

Hypertension
Lower than avg (-18%)52%

High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke

US avg: 70.2%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-18%) — less common here

Arthritis
Lower than avg (-5%)44%

Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness

US avg: 49.3%

↓ Fewer patients than average (-5%) — less common here

Depression
Higher than avg (+12%)44%

A mood disorder causing persistent sadness and loss of interest in activities

US avg: 31.8%

↑ More patients than average (+12%) — a focus area for this doctor

Anxiety Disorders
Higher than avg (+10%)44%

Excessive worry or fear that interferes with daily life

US avg: 34.1%

↑ More patients than average (+10%) — a focus area for this doctor

Mood Disorders
44%

Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder

GeneralBehavioralNational avg

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.

Career Journey
  1. Graduated medical school · 2015

    University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine

  2. Board certified · Nov 17, 2021

    Self-reported via NPPES

  3. 11 years in practice

    Established

A Child Neurologist specializes in neurology with special skills in diagnosis and treatment of neurologic disorders of the neonatal period, infancy, early childhood, and adolescence.

Taxonomy: 2084N0402X

Education & Training

University of Alabama School of Medicine (Class of 2015)

Practice Footprint

Mailing address

5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045-5631

Differs from practice location

Virtual Neurology With Special Qualifications in Child Neurology Care With Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi

NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.

Schedule a virtual visit with Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi for cholesterol management, blood pressure monitoring, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Los Angeles 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 Sinifunanya Elvee Nwaobi

NPI records show Dr. Nwaobi as active with telehealth listed in Los Angeles, CA. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (310) 794-1195.

Verified across 5 federal data sources

Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.

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