Ukpong Nwankwo, M.D.
NPI 1518914050 · Internal Medicine Physician · Smyrna, TN
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ukpong Nwankwo, M.D. is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Smyrna, TN (NPI 1518914050).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1518914050
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- M.D.
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- 31321 (TN)
Specialties & taxonomies
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
815 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 378 | $83 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 176 | $118 |
| Insertion of Needle Into Vein for Collection of Blood Sample36415 | 118 | $9 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 39 | $119 |
| Annual Alcohol Misuse Screening, 5 to 15 MinutesG0442 | 25 | $17 |
| Annual, Face-To-Face Intensive Behavioral Therapy for Cardiovascular Disease, Individual, 15 MinutesG0446 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 101 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Fluticasone Propionate | 329 | 59 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 303 | 38 |
| Omeprazole | 303 | 39 |
| Simvastatin | 287 | 37 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 199 | 33 |
| Metformin Hcl | 182 | 31 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 173 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$13 across 1 record (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
- 2006-05-30
- Last updated
- 2023-04-04
- Certified
- 2023-04-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ukpong Nwankwo's NPI number?
- Ukpong Nwankwo's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1518914050, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ukpong Nwankwo's specialty?
- Ukpong Nwankwo is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ukpong Nwankwo located?
- Ukpong Nwankwo's practice location on file with NPPES is 121 Mayfield Dr, Smyrna, TN 37167-3018.
- What is Ukpong Nwankwo's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ukpong Nwankwo is (615) 459-4686.
- Does Ukpong Nwankwo accept Medicare?
- Ukpong Nwankwo is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ukpong Nwankwo's NPI active?
- Yes — Ukpong Nwankwo's NPI (1518914050) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-04-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.