Eghierhua A Ugheoke, M.D.
Gastroenterology Internal Medicine
Eghierhua A Ugheoke is a Gastroenterology Internal Medicine specialist based in Huntsville, AL with over 27 years of clinical experience. Medicare-enrolled per CMS records and offers virtual telehealth visits.
Also practices: INTERNAL MEDICINE
Eghierhua a Ugheoke, M.D. has practiced internal medicine for 27+ years, working in group practice. He has been in practice for 27+ years. He regularly sees Medicare patients with hypertension, high cholesterol, and arthritis (per CMS claims data). CMS MIPS quality score: 75/100 (2023).
At a glance
- Uses generic medications more than 20% of reporting doctors in Alabama
- Federal MIPS score higher than 11% of MIPS-scored doctors in Alabama
- Virtual visits available — no app or travel required
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Contact & Location
Practice Location
809 Shoney Dr Sw Suite 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-5308
How Does This Doctor Compare?
Based on Medicare data, this doctor favors affordable generic drugs over brand-name ones.
MIPS Score
202375/100
Alabama avg: 81.9 · US avg: 83.6
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-8.6 pts)
How the government rates this doctor's Medicare care quality. Scores above 75 are considered good.
Generic Rx
↑ Higher = better80.7%
Alabama avg: 84.5 · US avg: 82.8
⚠ Lower than most doctors nationally(-2.1 pts)
How often this doctor prescribes affordable generic drugs instead of expensive brand-name ones.
Medicare Patients
713
Unique beneficiaries
High volumePrescription Recipients
291
Patients prescribed
Prescriptions Written
1,050
Total claims
Total Medicare drug cost: $199k
Percentile rankings compared against 268 reporting peers in Alabama.
Data Note: Sourced from CMS Medicare Provider Utilization & Payment Data. Percentile rankings compare this provider against all peers with reported data in the same state. Updated annually to reflect the latest federal reporting cycle.
What This Doctor Treats Most
Based on Medicare claims data — here's what patients commonly see this doctor for
Based on Medicare data, this doctor primarily manages Hypertension, High Cholesterol, and Arthritis.
High blood pressure — a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke
US avg: 70.2%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Elevated cholesterol or triglycerides that increase heart disease risk
US avg: 70.4%↑ More patients than average (+5%) — a focus area for this doctor
Joint inflammation causing pain, swelling, and stiffness
US avg: 49.3%↑ More patients than average (+6%) — a focus area for this doctor
A condition where the body cannot properly regulate blood sugar levels
US avg: 34.5%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Reduced blood flow to the heart muscle, commonly known as coronary artery disease
US avg: 31.7%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Gradual loss of kidney function over time, often linked to diabetes or hypertension
US avg: 29.6%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Conditions affecting emotional state, including depression and bipolar disorder
An irregular, often rapid heartbeat that increases the risk of stroke
US avg: 22%↑ More patients than average (+9%) — a focus area for this doctor
Percentage of this provider's Medicare patients diagnosed with each condition. Source: CMS Utilization Data.
$2.3k received from industry
73 transactions reported in 2024 ·Moderate tier
Payments include consulting fees, speaking honoraria, food & beverage, travel, research support, and ownership interests from drug and medical device manufacturers. Disclosure is required by the federal Physician Payments Sunshine Act. These payments do not necessarily indicate conflicts of interest. National median: $338 across 136 000 tracked providers.
Tiers — Low: under $500 · Moderate: $500-5 000 · High: $5 000-25 000 · Very High: $25 000+. Source: CMS Open Payments 2024, attributed to Eghierhua a Ugheoke's NPI.
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Background & Specialty
Education, training, and specialty classification from CMS NPPES and Medicare records.
27 years in practice
Experienced
Gastroenterologists diagnose and treat digestive system disorders including GERD, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's, ulcerative colitis), liver disease, pancreatitis, and colon polyps. They perform endoscopies and colonoscopies.
Taxonomy: 207RG0100X
Primary hospital affiliation: Critical Access Hospitals
CMS Certification Number: 021308
View hospital on Medicare Care CompareVirtual Internal Medicine Care With Eghierhua a Ugheoke
NPPES records indicate this provider offers telehealth services. Contact the office to confirm availability and scheduling.
Schedule a virtual visit with Eghierhua a Ugheoke for blood pressure monitoring, cholesterol management, arthritis follow-ups — no travel to Huntsville required. The office sends a secure video link before your appointment. Most visits take 15–30 minutes. Medicare enrolled per CMS records.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Eghierhua a Ugheoke
Dr. Ugheoke is listed as active in the NPI registry with telehealth listed in Huntsville, AL. NPI status alone doesn't confirm open availability — call the office to confirm. Phone: (256) 883-0098.
Sourced from CMS NPPES · OIG LEIE · CMS QPP 2023 · CMS Medicare Part D · CMS Open Payments 2024 · CMS Physician Comparator. See Data Methodology.
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Contact Eghierhua a Ugheoke
Practice Location
809 Shoney Dr Sw Suite 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-5308
Mailing Address
809 Shoney Dr Sw Suite 202, Huntsville, AL 35801-5308
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