Johnson Ukpede, MD
NPI 1760704068 · Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician · Houston, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Anesthesiology · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Johnson Ukpede, MD is a Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician provider in Houston, TX (NPI 1760704068).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1760704068
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- N4814 (TX)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Profile Score
A profile completeness & documented-activity index — NOT a quality, outcomes, or patient-satisfaction rating.
- Registry tenure28% of score
16 yrs in NPPES registry
- Profile completeness28% of score
100% of core fields populated
- Practice footprint17% of score
1 documented practice location
- Medicare service volume (vs. specialty peers)28% of score
1,813 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 | 1,382 | $75 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 282 | $129 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 | 117 | $165 |
| Injection of Substance Into Lower Spine Canal Using Imaging Guidance62323 | 32 | $257 |
Typical Medicare-allowed amounts for these services range $75–$257 (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 · 16 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophenbrand: Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen | 720 | 118 |
| Gabapentin | 344 | 71 |
| Tizanidine Hcl | 93 | 23 |
| Cyclobenzaprine Hcl | 87 | 11 |
| Tramadol Hcl | 87 | 19 |
| Pregabalin | 68 | 18 |
| Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophenbrand: Oxycodone-Acetaminophen |
Practice location
Mailing address
Registry dates
- Enumerated
- 2010-02-28
- Last updated
- 2015-10-06
Frequently asked questions
- What is Johnson Ukpede's NPI number?
- Johnson Ukpede's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1760704068, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Johnson Ukpede's specialty?
- Johnson Ukpede is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Pain Medicine (Anesthesiology) Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Johnson Ukpede located?
- Johnson Ukpede's practice location on file with NPPES is 12000 Richmond Ave, Houston, TX 77082-2431.
- What is Johnson Ukpede's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Johnson Ukpede is (281) 741-3243.
- Does Johnson Ukpede accept Medicare?
- Johnson Ukpede is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Johnson Ukpede's NPI active?
- Yes — Johnson Ukpede's NPI (1760704068) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2015-10-06.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.