Philomena Ukwade, MD
NPI 1972593358 · Internal Medicine Physician · Friendswood, TX
Enrolled with Medicare as Practitioner - Internal Medicine · source: CMS PECOS Public Provider Enrollment (2026.04.01)
Philomena Ukwade, MD is a Internal Medicine Physician provider in Friendswood, TX (NPI 1972593358).
Provider details
- NPI number
- 1972593358
- Entity type
- Individual
- Primary specialty
- Internal Medicine PhysicianAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Credential
- MD
- Sex
- Female
- Sole proprietor
- Yes
- License
- J7239 (TX)
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
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
846 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 Low Level OD Decision Making, If Using Time, 20 Minutes Or More99213 | 201 | $88 |
| Established Patient Office Or Other Outpatient Visit With Moderate Level of Decision Making, If Using Time, 30 Minutes Or More99214 | 174 | $126 |
| Advance Care Planning, First 30 Minutes99497 | 85 | $80 |
| Annual Wellness Visit, Includes a Personalized Prevention Plan of Service (pps), Subsequent VisitG0439 | 74 | $128 |
| 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 | 65 | $16 |
| Face-To-Face Behavioral Counseling for Obesity, 15 Minutes |
What this provider prescribes (Medicare Part D)
Top drugs by Medicare Part D claim volume, 2024 · 104 distinct drugs on file.
| Drug | Part D claims (2024) | Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|
| Atorvastatin Calcium | 440 | 134 |
| Rosuvastatin Calcium | 331 | 101 |
| Levothyroxine Sodium | 315 | 93 |
| Amlodipine Besylate | 298 | 92 |
| Losartan Potassium | 255 | 70 |
| Gabapentin | 169 | 58 |
| Lisinopril |
Transparency — industry payments
Based on CMS Open Payments, 2024; not all care is captured.
$376 across 18 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
- 2005-10-26
- Last updated
- 2009-09-16
Frequently asked questions
- What is Philomena Ukwade's NPI number?
- Philomena Ukwade's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1972593358, a unique 10-digit ID issued by CMS for use in standard healthcare transactions.
- What is Philomena Ukwade's specialty?
- Philomena Ukwade is listed in the NPPES registry with a primary specialty of Internal Medicine Physician (Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians).
- Where is Philomena Ukwade located?
- Philomena Ukwade's practice location on file with NPPES is 401 E Parkwood Ave, Friendswood, TX 77546-5149.
- What is Philomena Ukwade's phone number?
- The practice phone number listed in the NPPES registry for Philomena Ukwade is (281) 482-4949.
- Does Philomena Ukwade accept Medicare?
- Philomena Ukwade is approved to bill Medicare according to CMS PECOS enrollment data (2026.04.01). Confirm current participation with the provider before scheduling.
- Is Philomena Ukwade's NPI active?
- Yes — Philomena Ukwade's NPI (1972593358) is active in the NPPES registry as of the last update on 2009-09-16.
Source: CMS NPPES Data Dissemination (June 2026). NPI Central is not affiliated with CMS. Data is provided as-is from the public registry.