Ugochinyerem Akunne, MD
NPI 1528553419 · Internal Medicine Physician · Mckessport, PA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Hospitalist · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ugochinyerem Akunne, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Mckessport, PA (NPI 1528553419).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1528553419
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
8 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
83% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
719 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 35 Minutes99232 | 528 | $76 |
| Hospital Discharge Day Management, 30 Minutes Or Less99238 | 111 | $78 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 46 | $167 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low-Level Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 55 Minutes99222 | 34 | $127 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $76–$167 (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 · 18 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 32 | 17 |
| Sucralfate | 26 | — |
| Prednisone | 25 | 24 |
| Levofloxacin | 25 | 24 |
| Amoxicillin/Potassium Clavbrand: Amoxicillin-Clavulanate Potass | 21 | 21 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 19 | — |
| Metformin Hcl | 18 |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2018-06-25
- Last updated
- 2023-09-04
- Certified
- 2023-09-04
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ugochinyerem Akunne's NPI number?
- Ugochinyerem Akunne's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1528553419, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ugochinyerem Akunne's specialty?
- Ugochinyerem Akunne is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ugochinyerem Akunne located?
- Ugochinyerem Akunne's practice location on file with NPPES is 1500 Fifth Avenue, Mckessport, PA 15132.
- What is Ugochinyerem Akunne's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ugochinyerem Akunne is (412) 664-2167.
- Does Ugochinyerem Akunne accept Medicare?
- Ugochinyerem Akunne is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ugochinyerem Akunne's NPI active?
- Yes — Ugochinyerem Akunne's NPI (1528553419) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-09-04.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.