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Based in Houston, TX, Kalu U. Ogbureke, BDS is listed in the NPI registry under oral surgery. Kalu is also listed as specializing in dentistry and anatomic & clinical pathology. Medicare claims data shows Kalu provided 50 services to 47 patients. The services billed most often include pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity and preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present. NPI 1235298597 identifies this record in the national registry.
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7500 CAMBRIDGE ST
Houston, TX 77054
50 services · 47 patients · 2 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pathology examination of tissue using a microscope, intermediate complexity | Lab test | 88305 |
39 | Less often than most peers in Oral Surgery |
| Preparation of tissue for examination by removing any calcium present | Lab test | 88311 |
11 | Less often than most peers in Oral Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Kalu U. Ogbureke is an oral surgeon in Houston, TX. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Oral Surgery”.
NPI registry
Kalu U. Ogbureke is listed at 7500 Cambridge St, Houston, TX 77054. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
The number on file is (713) 486-4406. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
Kalu U. Ogbureke's National Provider Identifier is 1235298597. It is issued by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is unique and permanent — it does not change if they move practice.
NPI registry
Kalu U. Ogbureke attended Other, graduating in 1986. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
Kalu U. Ogbureke has 40 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 1986, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
According to Medicare billing data, Kalu U. Ogbureke the Medicare record under this individual NPI shows mainly office visits and diagnostic testing. Hospital-based physicians usually have their procedural work billed by the facility rather than under their own number, so this is a floor on their practice, not a description of it. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
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