DR. FRANCIS EFOSA UGOWE M.D.
NPI 1154784759
Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology in Columbia, SC
About Dr. Francis Efosa Ugowe M.d. NPPES
Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.
DR. FRANCIS EFOSA UGOWE M.D. (NPI 1154784759) is an individual clinical cardiac electrophysiology provider in Columbia, South Carolina, licensed in South Carolina (91811) and active in the NPI registry since March 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown, and is a graduate of Drexel University College Of Medicine (2016).
NPPES Registry Identity
Specialties & Licenses
Accepted Insurance
Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS
Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.
Medicare Enrollment Status
Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment
Dr. Francis Efosa Ugowe M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.
Medicare Billing Reassignments
2Medicare enrollment records show Francis Ugowe reassigns Medicare billing to 2 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.
Bamberg, SC 29003
- Reassigned Medicare billing, South Carolina enrollment
- 2,389 clinicians in this Medicare group
Greensboro, NC 27403
- Reassigned Medicare billing, North Carolina enrollment
- 835 clinicians in this Medicare group
Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.
Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 7
Services this provider delivered to Medicare fee-for-service patients, from the CMS Medicare utilization data. Higher counts generally reflect more experience with a service; care delivered outside Medicare is not included.
Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 2
Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.
Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown
Acute Care Hospitals · Columbia, SCLexington Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · West Columbia, SCPhysician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area
Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 29204 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.
Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 20
Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
COLUMBIA, SC 29204
Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS
Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.
What is Francis Ugowe's NPI number?
The NPI number for Francis Ugowe is 1154784759. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 31, 2016.
Where is Francis Ugowe located?
Francis Ugowe practices at 2435 Forest Dr, Columbia, SC 29204. The listed phone number is (803) 256-5300.
What is Francis Ugowe's specialty?
The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Internal Medicine, specializing in Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology, with taxonomy code 207RC0001X.
Is Francis Ugowe enrolled in Medicare?
Yes. Francis Ugowe is registered in the Medicare PECOS system and accepts Medicare assignment, which means accepting the Medicare-approved amount as payment in full for covered services.
Which organizations bill Medicare for Francis Ugowe's services?
According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Francis Ugowe reassigns Medicare benefits to 2 organizations: Musc Community Physicians (Bamberg, SC) and The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation (Greensboro, NC). Each reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for Francis Ugowe's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.
What insurance does Francis Ugowe accept?
Health plans from AmeriHealth Caritas Next, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, First Choice Next, Molina Healthcare and UnitedHealthcare list Francis Ugowe as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.
Is Francis Ugowe affiliated with any hospitals?
According to CMS data, Francis Ugowe is affiliated with Musc Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown and Lexington Medical Center.
When was this NPI record last updated?
The NPPES record for Francis Ugowe was last updated on October 1, 2024. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 2 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.
# Dr. Francis Efosa Ugowe, M.D. · NPI 1154784759
Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology physician in Columbia, South Carolina. Individual provider, active in the CMS NPPES registry since March 31, 2016.
## Identity
- **NPI:** 1154784759 (Entity type: Individual)
- **Enumerated:** March 31, 2016
- **Primary specialty:** Internal Medicine - Clinical Cardiac Electrophysiology · taxonomy 207RC0001X
- **State license:** 91811 (South Carolina)
- **Sole proprietor:** No
## Practice location
- **Address:** 2435 FOREST DR, Columbia, SC 29204-2026
- **Phone:** (803) 256-5300
## Medicare
- **Medicare:** Enrolled (PECOS); accepts Medicare assignment
- **Ordering & referring:** eligible for Part B labs & imaging, durable medical equipment, home health, power mobility devices
- **Bills Medicare through:** 2 organizations under Medicare reassignment (form CMS-855R): Musc Community Physicians (NPI 1841878006, Bamberg, SC); The Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital Operating Corporation (NPI 1013265909, Greensboro, NC) · CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release
- **Medical school:** Drexel University College Of Medicine, class of 2016
## Record status
- **NPPES last updated:** October 1, 2024
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Source: [NPI Profile](https://npiprofile.com/npi/1154784759) · Data from the CMS NPPES public registry.