Ugochukwu Egolum, MD
NPI 1558687384 · Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician · Gainesville, GA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ugochukwu Egolum, MD is a Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician provider in Gainesville, GA (NPI 1558687384).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1558687384
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 078295 (GA)
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
16 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
3,955 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report Only93010 | 1,476 | $8 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 439 | $120 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 50 Minutes99233 | 379 | $112 |
| Ultrasound of Heart With Color-Depicted Blood Flow, Rate, Direction and Valve Function93306 | 258 | $64 |
| Routine Electrocardiogram (ecg) Using at Least 12 Leads With Interpretation and Report93000 | 174 | $13 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 53 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Spironolactone | 1,082 | 377 |
| Sacubitril/Valsartanbrand: Entresto | 912 | 246 |
| Metoprolol Succinate | 813 | 273 |
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 560 | 198 |
| Dapagliflozin Propanediolbrand: Farxiga | 460 | 121 |
| Apixabanbrand: Eliquis | 391 | 94 |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$38,686 across 130 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
- 2010-04-19
- Last updated
- 2020-10-06
- Certified
- 2020-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ugochukwu Egolum's NPI number?
- Ugochukwu Egolum's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1558687384, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ugochukwu Egolum's specialty?
- Ugochukwu Egolum is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Advanced Heart Failure and Transplant Cardiology Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ugochukwu Egolum located?
- Ugochukwu Egolum's practice location on file with NPPES is 200 S Enota Dr Ne Ste 100, Gainesville, GA 30501-3466.
- What is Ugochukwu Egolum's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ugochukwu Egolum is (770) 534-2020.
- Does Ugochukwu Egolum accept Medicare?
- Ugochukwu Egolum is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ugochukwu Egolum's NPI active?
- Yes — Ugochukwu Egolum's NPI (1558687384) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2020-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.