Doctor profile · Federal record
Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke, M.D.
Gastroenterology Physician (CMS: Gastroenterology) · Huntsville, AL
- NPI 1588603955
- Accepts Medicare
- MIPS 75.0 / 100 · 2023
- 27 yrs in practice
- Male
- Group practice
- No sanctions
Practice & contact
- Primary practice
-
809 Shoney Dr Sw, Suite 202
Huntsville, AL 358015308
(256) 883-0098
fax (256) 883-0733
Credentials & registration
- NPI registered
- June 2006 — 20 yrs on file
- Profile last updated
- September 19, 2013
- Year of graduation
- 1999 — 27 yrs since
- Specialty taxonomy
- 207RG0100X — NUCC code
- State license (1)
- Alabama #26282
Federal sanctions & exclusions
No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file
Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1588603955. Last verified May 11, 2026.Medicare procedures · 2023
Top services delivered
Total services
1,968
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$205,893
| HCPCS | Description | Services | Patients | Avg allowed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
99232 |
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes | 779 | 245 | $74 | |
99222 |
Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes | 251 | 232 | $122 | |
43239 |
Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope | 238 | 232 | $83 | |
99214 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes | 186 | 139 | $118 | |
45385 |
Removal of polyps or growths of large bowel using an endoscope with mechanical snare | 97 | 97 | $229 | |
99203 |
New patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-44 minutes | 89 | 89 | $103 | |
99213 |
Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes | 79 | 71 | $82 | |
45380 |
Biopsy of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 60 | 60 | $110 | |
45378 |
Diagnostic exam of large bowel using a flexible endoscope | 51 | 51 | $167 | |
43249 |
Balloon dilation of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope, less than 3.0 cm | 32 | 31 | $120 |
In context: peer comparison
Among 11 peers in this city , average services per provider: 105. This provider delivers 19× the peer median.Open Payments
Industry payments received
All-time total
$2,271
Transactions
73
Manufacturers
13
| Payer (manufacturer) | Industry | Txns | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medtronic, Inc. | 14 | $1,232.07 | |
| ABBVIE INC. | 22 | $435.73 | |
| Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC | 15 | $172.71 | |
| Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC | 5 | $105.62 | |
| Celltrion USA Inc. | 4 | $84.01 | |
| Janssen Biotech, Inc. | 4 | $73.04 | |
| Ardelyx, Inc. | 3 | $59.07 | |
| RedHill Biopharma Inc. | 1 | $28.21 | |
| EVOKE PHARMA, INC. | 1 | $17.43 | |
| Ferring Pharmaceuticals Inc. | 1 | $17.07 | |
| Madrigal Pharmaceuticals | 1 | $16.81 | |
| Phathom Pharmaceuticals, Inc. | 1 | $14.62 | |
| Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. | 1 | $14.53 |
By nature of payment
Medicare Part D · 2023
Top prescriptions
Total claims
726
Patients
198
Total drug cost
$115,974
| Drug | Type | Claims | Patients | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omeprazole | Generic | 186 | 58 | $2,439 |
| Pantoprazole Sodium | Generic | 145 | 37 | $2,410 |
| Dicyclomine Hcl | Generic | 57 | 21 | $2,441 |
| Metoclopramide Hcl | Generic | 47 | 21 | $446 |
| Sucralfate | Generic | 44 | 0 | $3,471 |
| Budesonide Dr (Budesonide) | Brand | 40 | 0 | $8,573 |
| Plenvu (Peg3350/Sod Sul/Nacl/Kcl/Asb/C) | Brand | 34 | 34 | $5,044 |
| Clenpiq (Sod Picosulf/Mag Ox/Citric Ac) | Brand | 28 | 27 | $4,973 |
| Esomeprazole Magnesium | Generic | 28 | 0 | $1,230 |
| Spironolactone | Generic | 25 | 0 | $1,013 |
Hospital affiliations
Frequently asked questions
What is Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke's medical specialty?
Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke practices Gastroenterology Physician in Huntsville, AL.
Where does Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke practice?
Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke practices at 809 Shoney Dr Sw, Huntsville, AL 358015308. Office phone: 2568830098.
What is Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke's NPI?
Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1588603955, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Eghierhua Ugheoke commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making (HCPCS 99232); Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making (HCPCS 99222); Biopsy of esophagus, stomach, and/or upper small bowel using a flexible endoscope (HCPCS 43239). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.