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Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP

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Specializes in: Adult Nephrology

University of Lagos College of Medicine

605 E. San Antonio Suite 430 E
Victoria, TX 77901

(361) 576-0011

Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP is a nephrologist in Victoria, TX specializing in adult nephrology. He graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine. Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP is affiliated with DeTar Healthcare System and CHRISTUS Health.

Office Locations

DeTar Healthcare System

605 E. San Antonio Suite 430 E
Victoria, TX 77901

(361) 576-0011

(361) 576-4084

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Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2023

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Top 5%

By Volume:

inpatient hospital care

By Affordability:

hemodialysis

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Texas, Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP performed more inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hemodialysis that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

In 2012, Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, and inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Texas. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	365
doctor visit	733
hospital care	2066
inpatient care	2066
nursing home care	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	371
doctor visit	521
hospital care	1581
inpatient care	1581

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	463
Female	482

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	134
Hispanic	352
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	117
Less than 65	262

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	60
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	73
Dementia	20
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	380
doctor visit	675
hospital care	1618
inpatient care	1618

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	504
Female	551

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	497
Black	139
Hispanic	400
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	152
Less than 65	290

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	58
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	71
Dementia	19
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2015 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	483
doctor visit	879
hospital care	2691
inpatient care	2691
nursing home care	206

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	1354
Female	1366

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1336
Black	302
Hispanic	1040
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	854
From 75 to 84	768
85 and over	428
Less than 65	670

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	13
Ischemic Heart Disease	59
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	69
Dementia	23
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	506
doctor visit	927
hospital care	3506
inpatient care	3506
nursing home care	313

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	724
Female	773

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	754
Black	179
Hispanic	546
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	449
From 75 to 84	423
85 and over	249
Less than 65	376

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	60
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	28
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	69
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	513
doctor visit	796
hospital care	3134
inpatient care	3134

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	597
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	627
Black	146
Hispanic	445
Asian	0
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	403
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	183
Less than 65	304

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	62
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	19
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	68
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	440
doctor visit	736
hospital care	2859
inpatient care	2859

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	590
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	143
Hispanic	440
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	384
From 75 to 84	360
85 and over	202
Less than 65	263

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	56
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	70
Dementia	29
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	335
doctor visit	757
hospital care	2765
inpatient care	2748
outpatient care	17

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	631
Female	591

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	616
Black	158
Hispanic	431
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	397
From 75 to 84	342
85 and over	217
Less than 65	266

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	65
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	55
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	26
Diabetes	69
Dementia	30
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	322
doctor visit	652
hospital care	2776
inpatient care	2762
outpatient care	14

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	554
Female	518

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	515
Black	141
Hispanic	395
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	372
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	166
Less than 65	248

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	63
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	57
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	70
Dementia	29
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2021 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	204
doctor visit	502
hospital care	2517
inpatient care	2517

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	476
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	481
Black	91
Hispanic	317
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	296
From 75 to 84	260
85 and over	160
Less than 65	194

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	12
Ischemic Heart Disease	64
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	22
Heart Failure	54
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	68
Dementia	26
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2022 were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and outpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	136
doctor visit	526
hospital care	2328
inpatient care	2315
outpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	440
Female	405

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	494
Black	79
Hispanic	242
Asian	0
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	271
85 and over	152
Less than 65	167

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	16
Ischemic Heart Disease	52
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	34
Heart Failure	48
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	27
Diabetes	67
Dementia	17
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX during 2023 were hospital care, inpatient care and dialysis.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

dialysis	73
doctor visit	571
hospital care	1992
inpatient care	1992

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	403
Female	362

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	475
Black	60
Hispanic	207
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	246
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	142
Less than 65	120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	17
Ischemic Heart Disease	53
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	75
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	37
Heart Failure	51
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	28
Diabetes	67
Dementia	15
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated as a nephrologist in Victoria, TX were hospital care, inpatient care, dialysis and nursing home care.

dialysis	344
doctor visit	689
hospital care	2486
inpatient care	2482
nursing home care	178
outpatient care	14

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP.

**Gender**
Male	561
Female	562

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	131
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	570
Hispanic	401
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	2

**Age**
75 to 84	323
85 and over	180
Less than 65	263
65 to 74	356

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP treated were chronic kidney disease, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	55
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	68
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	50
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	63
Atrial Fibrillation	19
Cancer	10
Dementia	22

Education & Training

Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP graduated from University of Lagos College of Medicine. He completed residency at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center. He is certified by the Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: University of Lagos College of Medicine

Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center

Board Certification: Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

DeTar Healthcare System

CHRISTUS Health

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Relypsa, Inc.	$38,576 VELTASSA $38,531	$45
AKEBIA THERAPEUTICS INC	$6,573 Vafseo $6,573
Chiesi USA, Inc.	$4,578 CLEVIPREX $4,578
Vifor Pharma, Inc.	$2,733 VELTASSA $2,733
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.	$213 Spiriva $91	Pradaxa $63	JARDIANCE $59
Other	$1,399 Auryxia $178	XARELTO $166	KRYSTEXXA $123	Velphoro $121	GIAPREZA $106	Other $705

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$27,838
Consulting Fee	$16,570
Travel and Lodging	$5,096
Food and Beverage	$4,073
Honoraria	$450
Other	$45

Biography

Dr. George Osuchukwu is a medical specialist in adult nephrology. He is affiliated with CHRISTUS Health and DeTar Healthcare System. He is a graduate of the University of Lagos College of Medicine and the University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine and a graduate of Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center's residency program.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP in 2023

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. George Amechi Osuchukwu, MD, FACP From 2012 - 2023

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