Ugochi Rufus, PMHNP
NPI 1518545409 · Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner · Round Rock, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Nurse Practitioner · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ugochi Rufus, PMHNP is a Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner provider in Round Rock, TX (NPI 1518545409).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518545409
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse PractitionerPhysician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
- Credential
- PMHNP
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 1031812 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
5 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
24 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 High Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 40 Minutes Or More99215 | 24 | $147 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $147–$147 (2024). The Medicare-allowed amount is what Medicare recognizes for a service under fee-for-service — a reference figure for 2024, not a price quote and not what you would be billed. Medicare Part B covers roughly an eighth of all NPIs (65+ skew); services with fewer than 11 beneficiaries are suppressed by CMS. Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners, by Provider & Service.
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 15 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Quetiapine Fumarate | 108 | 16 |
| Trazodone Hcl | 65 | 11 |
| Escitalopram Oxalate | 44 | 12 |
| Citalopram Hydrobromidebrand: Citalopram Hbr | 31 | — |
| Mirtazapine | 23 | — |
| Hydroxyzine Pamoate | 19 | — |
| Sertraline Hcl |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$144 across 2 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
- 2021-03-31
- Last updated
- 2021-03-31
- Certified
- 2021-03-31
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ugochi Rufus's NPI number?
- Ugochi Rufus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518545409, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ugochi Rufus's specialty?
- Ugochi Rufus is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers).
- Where is Ugochi Rufus located?
- Ugochi Rufus's practice location on file with NPPES is 2403 Dylan Garrett Cv, Round Rock, TX 78681-2245.
- What is Ugochi Rufus's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ugochi Rufus is (512) 903-2698.
- Does Ugochi Rufus accept Medicare?
- Ugochi Rufus is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ugochi Rufus's NPI active?
- Yes — Ugochi Rufus's NPI (1518545409) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2021-03-31.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.