Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu, MD
NPI 1720234016 · Internal Medicine Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1720234016).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1720234016
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 262980 (NY)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Student, Health Care
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure25% of score
17 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
104 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 Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 28 | $129 |
| Visit Complexity Inherent to Evaluation and Management Associated With Medical Care Services That Serve As the Continuing Focal Point for All Needed Health Care Services And/Or With Medical Care Services That Are Part of Ongoing Care Related to a Patient'SG2211 | 20 | $16 |
| Ultrasound Study of Arm and Leg Arteries93922 | 16 | $82 |
| New Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, 45 Minutes Or More99204 | 16 | $170 |
| Hemoglobin A1c Level83036 | 13 | $10 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent Visit |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 100 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 266 | 112 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 210 | 96 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 207 | 81 |
| Lisinopril | 145 | 62 |
| Losartan Potassium | 139 | 58 |
| Metformin Hcl | 137 | 60 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$57 across 3 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
- 2008-08-18
- Last updated
- 2026-03-30
- Certified
- 2026-03-30
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's NPI number?
- Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1720234016, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's specialty?
- Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu located?
- Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's practice location on file with NPPES is 11978 Westheimer Rd Ste B, Houston, TX 77077-6669.
- What is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu is (346) 275-6750.
- Does Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu accept Medicare?
- Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's NPI active?
- Yes — Ucheoma Nwaogwugwu's NPI (1720234016) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2026-03-30.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.