Physician Profile
Ngozi M. Akabudike, M.D.
Unclaimed ProfileAbout Dr. Akabudike
Based in Columbia, MD, Ngozi M. Akabudike, M.D. is listed in the NPI registry under orthopedic surgery. Ngozi graduated from Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University in 2005. Ngozi is also listed as specializing in orthopaedic surgery and orthopaedic hand surgery. According to Medicare claims data, Ngozi cared for 481 Medicare patients across 618 services. The services billed most often include established patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of decision making, if using time, 30 minutes or more, new patient office or other outpatient visit with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, 45 minutes or more, and training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes. NPI 1255598306 identifies this record in the national registry.
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Education & Training
Specialty
Credentials & Licensing
Medicare information
Exactly as CMS reports it (National Downloadable File, Opt-Out Affidavits, Order & Referring). Not an insurance directory; confirm coverage with the office.
Contact Information
- (667) 240-2738
- Email not available
Practice Locations
5570 STERRETT PL STE 206
Columbia, MD 21044
Conditions Commonly Evaluated or Treated
Within Orthopedic Surgery generally. Availability varies by clinician, training and location — this profile has not been claimed, so nothing here is a personal claim by the provider.
Conditions
Most searched conditions
Elbow, hand, and wrist
Foot and ankle
Hip
Shoulder
Sports and soft tissue
Trauma and bone
Foot & Ankle
Spine
Procedures & services
Most searched procedures
Evaluation and nonsurgical
Arthroscopy
Foot & Ankle
Foot and ankle
Hand & Wrist
Hand and upper extremity
Injections & Non-Surgical
Injections & pain relief
Joint replacement
- Partial knee replacement
- Reverse shoulder replacement
- Revision joint replacement
- Shoulder replacement
Knee
Shoulder surgery
Trauma & Fractures
Trauma and fixation
Procedures Most Often Billed to Medicare
618 services · 481 patients · 12 distinct codes
| Procedure | Type | Code | Services | Compared with peers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Injection into tendon or ligament | Procedure | 20550 |
40 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint | Procedure | 20605 |
22 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint | Procedure | 20610 |
16 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73110 |
47 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views | Imaging | 73130 |
39 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement | Imaging | 77002 |
26 | As often as other peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| X-ray of finger, minimum of 2 views | Imaging | 73140 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97760 |
70 | More often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes | Treatment | 97110 |
15 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
| Injection, triamcinolone acetonide, not otherwise specified, 10 mg | Drug given | J3301 |
13 | Less often than most peers in Orthopedic Surgery |
Source: CMS Medicare public data. Shows how often procedures were billed — not quality of care or patient satisfaction.
Related providers
Connections drawn from the registry and from what providers have told us. A link here is not a referral or an endorsement.
Also at this address 4
Providers at the same street address. Each files their own registry entry, so a shared practice often appears under several different names.
Other orthopedic surgeons in Columbia 8
Same specialty, same city.
Also performs Injection into tendon or ligament 8
Providers in MD who bill this service to Medicare most often.
Common questions
What kind of doctor is Ngozi M. Akabudike?
Ngozi M. Akabudike is an orthopedic surgeon in Columbia, MD. That is the designation recorded for this NPI in the federal registry, where it is listed as “Orthopedic Surgery”.
NPI registry
What is Ngozi M. Akabudike's address?
Ngozi M. Akabudike is listed at 5570 Sterrett Pl Ste 206, Columbia, MD 21044. Addresses come from the NPI registry and can lag a move, so confirm before travelling.
NPI registry
How can I make an appointment with Ngozi M. Akabudike?
The number on file is (667) 240-2738. Contact the office directly to confirm availability and scheduling.
NPI registry
What is Ngozi M. Akabudike's NPI number?
Ngozi M. Akabudike's National Provider Identifier is 1255598306. 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
Where did Ngozi M. Akabudike train?
Ngozi M. Akabudike attended Js Weill Medical College, Cornell University, graduating in 2005. This comes from the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
How long has Ngozi M. Akabudike been practicing?
Ngozi M. Akabudike has 21 years experience. Calculated from a graduation year of 2005, reported in the CMS National Downloadable File.
CMS public data
What procedures does Ngozi M. Akabudike perform?
According to Medicare billing data, Ngozi M. Akabudike performs procedures including injection into tendon or ligament, aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint and aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint; reads or performs imaging such as x-ray of wrist, minimum of 3 views and x-ray of hand, minimum of 3 views; provides treatments such as training in the use of orthopedic device for arm, leg and/or trunk, each 15 minutes and therapy procedure using exercise to develop strength, endurance, range of motion, and flexibility, each 15 minutes, alongside routine visits and testing. This reflects Medicare patients only and is billing volume, not a measure of quality.
Medicare claims
Has Ngozi M. Akabudike confirmed this information?
Not yet. This profile is built from public federal data and has not been confirmed by Ngozi M. Akabudike. If this is you, claiming it is free.
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