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UGOCHUKWU AGHAZU
NPI 1285089250
Family Medicine in Gadsden, AL

Active since April 27, 2016PECOS Enrolled
76.79/100
CMS Quality Rating
600 S. 3RD STREET, GADSDEN, AL 35901(256) 438-5107 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 9, 2019. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: July 26, 2026.

About Ugochukwu Aghazu NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

UGOCHUKWU AGHAZU (NPI 1285089250) is an individual family medicine provider in Gadsden, Alabama, licensed in Alabama (38502) and active in the NPI registry since April 2016. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and maintains a secondary practice location in Birmingham.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1285089250
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy207Q00000X
Provider Legal NameUGOCHUKWU AGHAZU
Location Address600 S. 3RD STREETGadsden, AL 35901-5306
Mailing Address625 19th Street SouthBirmingham, AL 35249
Phone(256) 438-5107
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateApril 27, 2016
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 9, 2019
✔ NPI 1285089250 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyFamily MedicineAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code207Q00000X
License✔ Licensed in AL · 38502
Definition
Family Medicine is the medical specialty which is concerned with the total health care of the individual and the family. It is the specialty in breadth which integrates the biological, clinical, and behavioral sciences. The scope of family medicine is not limited by age, sex, organ system, or disease entity.
600 S. 3RD STREET, Gadsden, AL 35901
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 1625 19th St SBirmingham, AL 35233-1900 · Phone (334) 874-3463

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Ugochukwu Aghazu is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Areas of Expertise CMS Part B claims 5

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.

Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 35 minutes 99232
Follow-up hospital inpatient care involves daily check-ups while you're admitted in the hospital. Typically, a healthcare provider spends about 25 minutes each day reviewing your condition, adjusting treatment if needed, and answering any questions you might have.
155 services81 patients
Subsequent hospital care with moderate levelof medical decision making, if using time, at least 50 minutes 99233
Follow-up hospital inpatient care per day typically involves a 35-minute check-up by your healthcare provider. This service includes monitoring your health progress, adjusting your treatment plan if needed, and answering any questions you may have about your condition or care.
60 services35 patients
Subsequent hospital care with straightforward or low level of medical decision making, per day, if using time, at least 25 minutes 99231
Follow-up hospital inpatient care is a daily service where a healthcare professional checks on your health progress during your hospital stay. Each session typically lasts 15 minutes, involving updates on your condition and adjustments to your treatment plan, if necessary.
41 services14 patients
Initial hospital care with moderate level of medical decision making, if using time, at least 75 minutes 99223
Initial hospital inpatient care per day, typically 70 minutes, refers to the daily medical service provided to patients admitted to the hospital. This includes a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, treatment plan, and monitoring of your health condition. It ensures your well-being during your hospital stay.
19 services18 patients
Hospital discharge day management, more than 30 minutes 99239
Hospital discharge day management over 30 minutes involves a detailed process to ensure a smooth transition from hospital to home. It includes final examinations, discussion of your hospital stay, post-discharge instructions, and coordinating follow-up care.
18 services18 patients

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 35901 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient
$81.90 typical visit price
range $52.65 – $161.63
Typical copayment $20.47 (range $13.16 – $40.40)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$93.72 typical visit price
range $16.56 – $131.65
Typical copayment $23.43 (range $4.14 – $32.91)
Most-billed visit code 99214
Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Medicare Quality Performance CMS QPP · MIPS

Performance in the CMS Quality Payment Program: the MIPS final score across four weighted categories, and the individual quality measures reported to Medicare.

76.79/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Individually scored
Quality100
Improvement Activities0
Cost92.24

Referred Medical Equipment & Supplies CMS DME claims

Durable medical equipment, devices and supplies this provider ordered from DME suppliers for patients, from Medicare fee-for-service claims.

Oxygen concentrator, single delivery port, capable of delivering 85 percent or greater oxygen concentration at the prescribed flow rate E1390
DME-Oxygen and Supplies · category DC002N
1 supplier18 claims18 services$86.74 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

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 Ugochukwu Aghazu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ugochukwu Aghazu is 1285089250. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on April 27, 2016.

Where is Ugochukwu Aghazu located?

Ugochukwu Aghazu practices at 600 S. 3rd Street, Gadsden, AL 35901. The listed phone number is (256) 438-5107.

What is Ugochukwu Aghazu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Family Medicine with taxonomy code 207Q00000X.

Is Ugochukwu Aghazu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ugochukwu Aghazu is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ugochukwu Aghazu was last updated on August 9, 2019. NPI Profile syncs with the weekly NPPES data releases published by CMS.