Charles Ugokwe, M.D.
NPI 1144210717 · Neurology Physician · Alexandria, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Neurology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Charles Ugokwe, M.D. is a Neurology Physician provider in Alexandria, LA (NPI 1144210717).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1144210717
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Neurology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 13814R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
20 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness25% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint15% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)25% of score
1,218 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
- Open Payments transparency10% of score
Has Open Payments disclosures (2024)
Medicare volume is ranked against active providers in the same specialty. Signals a provider has no public data for (e.g. Medicare claims) are left out of the score entirely — never counted as zero — so providers without that data are not penalized. See the full formula and weights in our .
What this provider does (Medicare)
Based on Medicare fee-for-service claims, 2024; not all care is captured.
| Service (HCPCS) | Medicare services | Typical Medicare-allowed (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 266 | $110 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 208 | $156 |
| Measurement of Brain Wave Activity (eeg), Awake and Drowsy95816 | 174 | $49 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 142 | $68 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 103 | $151 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 85 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Lamotrigine | 360 | 43 |
| Lacosamide | 319 | 32 |
| Gabapentin | 231 | 39 |
| Baclofen | 186 | 37 |
| Perampanelbrand: Fycompa | 179 | 18 |
| Levetiracetam | 174 | 26 |
| Memantine Hcl | 141 | 36 |
| Donepezil Hcl | 135 | 42 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13,968 across 228 records (Open Payments 2024)
Open Payments discloses payments and transfers of value (meals, travel, consulting, research, royalties) from drug and device makers to providers. This is a transparency signal, not a verdict — such payments are legal and common, and their presence is neither an endorsement nor a criticism. Source: CMS Open Payments, program year 2024.
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2005-10-25
- Last updated
- 2017-09-05
Frequently asked questions
- What is Charles Ugokwe's NPI number?
- Charles Ugokwe's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1144210717, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Charles Ugokwe's specialty?
- Charles Ugokwe is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Neurology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Charles Ugokwe located?
- Charles Ugokwe's practice location on file with NPPES is 2223 Worley Dr, Alexandria, LA 71301-3631.
- What is Charles Ugokwe's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Charles Ugokwe is (318) 473-0773.
- Does Charles Ugokwe accept Medicare?
- Charles Ugokwe is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Charles Ugokwe's NPI active?
- Yes — Charles Ugokwe's NPI (1144210717) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2017-09-05.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.