LINDA NWAOMA UHEGWU M.D.
NPI 1336460898
Hospitalist in The Woodlands, TX

Q: What is Linda Uhegwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Uhegwu is 1336460898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2010.

Q: What is Linda Uhegwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Uhegwu was last updated on March 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.

Active since June 18, 2010PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250, THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380(281) 587-5078(281) 465-4596 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: March 1, 2024. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Linda Nwaoma Uhegwu M.d. NPPES

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

LINDA NWAOMA UHEGWU M.D. (NPI 1336460898) is an individual hospitalist provider in The Woodlands, Texas, licensed in Texas (P7222) and active in the NPI registry since June 2010. She is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital, and is a graduate of University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston (2010).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1336460898

Entity TypeIndividualFemale

Primary Taxonomy208M00000X

Provider Legal NameLINDA NWAOMA UHEGWUCredential: M.D.

Location Address1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250The Woodlands, TX 77380-3476

Mailing Address1111 Medical Plaza Dr, Suite 250The Woodlands, TX 77380-3476 · (281) 587-5078 · Fax (281) 465-4596

Phone(281) 587-5078

Fax(281) 465-4596

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2010

Enumeration DateJune 18, 2010

Last NPPES UpdateMarch 1, 2024

NPPES CertifiedMarch 1, 2024

✔ NPI 1336460898 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtyHospitalistAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code208M00000X

License✔ Licensed in TX · P7222

Definition

Hospitalists are physicians whose primary professional focus is the general medical care of hospitalized patients. Their activities include patient care, teaching, research, and leadership related to Hospital Medicine. The term 'hospitalist' refers to physicians whose practice emphasizes providing care for hospitalized patients.

Also ListedInternal MedicineTaxonomy 207R00000X · License 0037956 (TX)

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, The Woodlands, TX 77380

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid326975501TX

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice, Oscar Insurance Company.Insurance ›

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 and accepts Medicare assignment

Linda Nwaoma Uhegwu 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.

PECOS PAC ID4385871615

PECOS Enrollment IDI20131212001049

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 2

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.

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.

91 services91 patients

Initial hospital care with straightforward or low-level medical decision making, if using time, at least 55 minutes 99222

Initial hospital inpatient care is a service where a healthcare provider spends about 50 minutes per day overseeing your care while you're admitted in the hospital. This includes reviewing your health status, planning your treatment, and ensuring your safety and comfort.

44 services43 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Houston, TX

5/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number450844

Location18220 State Highway 249Houston, TX 77070 · Harris County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 77380 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

$126.40 typical visit price

range $54.84 – $166.88

Typical copayment $31.60 (range $13.71 – $41.72)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$97.05 typical visit price

range $17.52 – $136.11

Typical copayment $24.26 (range $4.38 – $34.02)

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.

Reported Quality Measures

Care Plan

Percentage of patients aged 65 years and older who have an advance care plan or surrogate decision maker documented in the medical record that an advance care plan was discussed but the patient did not wish or was not able to name a surrogate decision maker…

75%20 patients3/55-star benchmark: 100%

Providers report different measures because they deliver different services; reporting more or less information is not a reflection of quality. Star ratings appear only where CMS assigned them.

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.

HOBEN NEURO GROUP LLC

Physician Assistant (Surgical)

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
SHENANDOAH, TX 77380

Montgomery County (936) 499-1569

MISAKI FLORES APRN

Nurse Practitioner (Acute Care)

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 315-8109

AUDRA J DEAR NP, RN

Nurse Practitioner

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 587-5078

HAMMAD NASIR QURESHI M.D.

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 296-8788

JEFY M MATHEW MD

Internal Medicine (Pulmonary Disease)

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 296-8788

DR. FADI G GHANEM M.D.

Family Medicine

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 230
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 419-1599

TAM MINH TRUONG M.D.

Internal Medicine

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 250
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 296-8788

J RIVERA ROSALES MD INTERNAL MEDICINE PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION

Internal Medicine

1111 MEDICAL PLAZA DR, SUITE 190
THE WOODLANDS, TX 77380

Montgomery County (281) 305-0725

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 Linda Uhegwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Linda Uhegwu is 1336460898. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 18, 2010.

Where is Linda Uhegwu located?

Linda Uhegwu practices at 1111 Medical Plaza Dr Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX 77380. The listed phone number is (281) 587-5078.

What is Linda Uhegwu's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Hospitalist with taxonomy code 208M00000X.

Is Linda Uhegwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Linda Uhegwu 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.

What insurance does Linda Uhegwu accept?

Health plans from Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Community Health Choice and Oscar Insurance Company list Linda Uhegwu 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 Linda Uhegwu affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Linda Uhegwu is affiliated with Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Linda Uhegwu was last updated on March 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.