Ejiro Ughovwa, MD
NPI 1770521536 · Internal Medicine Physician · Kinder, LA
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Ejiro Ughovwa, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Kinder, LA (NPI 1770521536).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1770521536
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Male
- Sole proprietor
- No
- License
- 14354R (LA)
Specialties & taxonomies
Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
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
309 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) |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Department Visit With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making99284 | 77 | $113 |
| Emergency Department Visit With High Level of Medical Decision Making99285 | 75 | $166 |
| Subsequent Nursing Facility Care With Straightforward Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 10 Minutes99307 | 62 | $38 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Moderate Levelof Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 35 Minutes99232 | 30 | $74 |
| Subsequent Hospital Care With Straightforward Or Low Level of Medical Decision Making, Per Day, If Using Time, at Least 25 Minutes99231 | 29 | $47 |
| Initial Hospital Care With Moderate Level of Medical Decision Making, If Using Time, at Least 75 Minutes99223 |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 203 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 642 | 97 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 559 | 96 |
| Gabapentin | 434 | 104 |
| Lisinopril | 433 | 63 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | 418 | 70 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 357 | 56 |
| Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$973 across 57 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
- 2006-06-03
- Last updated
- 2023-11-08
- Certified
- 2023-11-08
Frequently asked questions
- What is Ejiro Ughovwa's NPI number?
- Ejiro Ughovwa's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1770521536, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Ejiro Ughovwa's specialty?
- Ejiro Ughovwa is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Ejiro Ughovwa located?
- Ejiro Ughovwa's practice location on file with NPPES is 108 N 6th St, Kinder, LA 70648-3519.
- What is Ejiro Ughovwa's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Ejiro Ughovwa is (337) 738-9494.
- Does Ejiro Ughovwa accept Medicare?
- Ejiro Ughovwa is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Ejiro Ughovwa's NPI active?
- Yes — Ejiro Ughovwa's NPI (1770521536) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2023-11-08.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.