Uwem Ekwo, MD
NPI 1417510942 · Family Medicine Physician · Waterloo, IA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Family Practice · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Uwem Ekwo, MD is a Family Medicine Physician provider in Waterloo, IA (NPI 1417510942).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1417510942
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Family Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- R-11444 (IA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
7 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
709 Medicare services, 2024 (ranked within specialty)
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 methodology.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 337 | $110 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, More Than 30 Minutes99239 | 106 | $106 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 84 | $160 |
| Critical Care, First 30-74 Minutes99291 | 84 | $196 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 77 | $84 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 12 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Ipratropium/Albuterol Sulfatebrand: Ipratropium-Albuterol | 45 | — |
| Furosemide | 36 | 24 |
| Empagliflozinbrand: Jardiance | 30 | — |
| Lisinopril | 28 | 13 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 23 | 23 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 18 | 18 |
| Prednisone |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2019-04-19
- Last updated
- 2019-04-19
Frequently asked questions
- What is Uwem Ekwo's NPI number?
- Uwem Ekwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1417510942, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Uwem Ekwo's specialty?
- Uwem Ekwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Family Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Uwem Ekwo located?
- Uwem Ekwo's practice location on file with NPPES is Ne Ia Family Medicine Residency Program, Waterloo, IA 50702.
- What is Uwem Ekwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Uwem Ekwo is (319) 272-2112.
- Does Uwem Ekwo accept Medicare?
- Uwem Ekwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Uwem Ekwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Uwem Ekwo's NPI (1417510942) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2019-04-19.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.