Doctor profile · Federal record

Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu, M.D.

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician (CMS: Orthopedic Surgery) · Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery Physician · Houston, TX

  • NPI 1841558129
  • Accepts Medicare
  • MIPS 76.8 / 100 · 2023
  • 14 yrs in practice
  • Male
  • Solo practice
  • No sanctions

Practice & contact

Operates at 3 locations .

NPPES Updated May 11, 2026
Primary practice
7401 Main St
Houston, TX 77030
(713) 799-2300
fax (713) 794-3380
Additional location
21216 Northwest Fwy Ste 620
Cypress, TX 774294699
(281) 807-4380
Additional location
26400 Kuykendahl RD Ste A250
Tomball, TX 773752984
(281) 407-5092

Credentials & registration

NPPES · NUCC
NPI registered
April 2012 — 14 yrs on file
Profile last updated
February 5, 2026
Year of graduation
2012 — 14 yrs since
Specialty taxonomy
207X00000X — NUCC code
State license (1)
Texas #R6580

Federal sanctions & exclusions

OIG LEIE Updated May 11, 2026

No sanctions, exclusions or revocations on file

Checked against OIG LEIE on NPI 1841558129. Last verified May 11, 2026.

Medicare procedures · 2023

Top services delivered

CMS Provider Utilization
Total services
1,578
Distinct HCPCS
10
Medicare allowed
$289,294
HCPCS Description Services Patients Avg allowed
99213 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 20-29 minutes 362 246 $91
73562 X-ray of knee, 3 views 212 143 $41
73564 X-ray of knee, 4 or more views 212 152 $47
73502 X-ray of hip, 2-3 views 197 145 $47
99214 Established patient office or other outpatient visit, 30-39 minutes 152 137 $128
99204 New patient office or other outpatient visit, 45-59 minutes 123 123 $167
27447 Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee 87 80 $1,315
J1040 Injection, methylprednisolone acetate, 80 mg 51 40 $12
20610 Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint 47 43 $71
27130 Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis 44 44 $1,329

In context: peer comparison

Among 43 peers in Houston Orthopaedic Surgery Physician, average services per provider: 147. This provider delivers 11× the peer median.

Open Payments

Industry payments received

CMS Open Payments
All-time total
$117,560
Transactions
109
Manufacturers
6
Payer (manufacturer) Industry Txns Amount
Medical Device Business Services, INC. 90 $111,329.42
DePuy Synthes Products, INC. 9 $4,757.20
DePuy Synthes Sales INC. 4 $1,020.31
Inspire Medical Systems, INC. 3 $276.99
Zimmer Biomet Holdings, INC. 2 $158.67
Medtronic, INC. 1 $16.97

By nature of payment

Consulting Fee
$100,349
Travel and Lodging
$14,986
Food and Beverage
$2,225

Medicare Part D · 2023

Top prescriptions

CMS Part D Prescriber
Total claims
1,943
Patients
1,342
Total drug cost
$24,818
Drug Type Claims Patients Total cost
Meloxicam Generic 475 249 $3,551
Tramadol Hcl Generic 370 232 $980
Hydrocodone-Acetaminophen (Hydrocodone/Acetaminophen) Brand 276 197 $1,722
Ondansetron Odt (Ondansetron) Brand 269 239 $2,972
Methocarbamol Generic 175 121 $1,173
Doxycycline Hyclate Generic 133 125 $1,418
Amoxicillin Generic 76 43 $98
Methylprednisolone Generic 48 46 $461
Oxycodone-Acetaminophen (Oxycodone Hcl/Acetaminophen) Brand 41 38 $246
Eliquis (Apixaban) Brand 24 23 $11,072

Hospital affiliations

CMS Hospital Compare

Frequently asked questions

Auto-generated from federal data
What is Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu's medical specialty?
Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu practices Orthopaedic Surgery Physician in Houston, TX.
Where does Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu practice?
Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu practices at 7401 Main St, Houston, TX 77030. Office phone: 7137992300.
What is Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu's NPI?
Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1841558129, issued by NPPES.
Does Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu accept Medicare assignment?
Yes. Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu accepts Medicare assignment, meaning Medicare-allowed amounts are accepted as full payment for covered services.
What procedures does Dr. Ugonna Ihekweazu commonly perform?
Top Medicare-reported procedures in 2023: Established patient office or other outpatient visit (HCPCS 99213); X-ray of knee, 3 views (HCPCS 73562); X-ray of knee, 4 or more views (HCPCS 73564). Source: CMS Medicare Physician & Other Practitioners file.