DR. ONYINYE SYLVIA UGOALA MD
Prescription History 1376239079
Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program in Providence, RI
What does Dr. Ugoala prescribe?
In 2024, Dr. Ugoala wrote 67 Medicare prescriptions for 4 medications. The most prescribed was Amlodipine Besylate, with 27 prescriptions for 14 patients.
Medicare Part D only. These are prescriptions filled by people with Medicare drug coverage in 2024, from the CMS data released in 2026, the most recent year available. CMS does not publish medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions, so this is not a full list of what Dr. Ugoala prescribes.
Medications 4 medications
Prescriptions filled under Medicare Part D in 2024. Select a medication to see what it is used for and how it compares with other Rhode Island prescribers.
What it is used for
Amlodipine is used with or without other medications to treat high blood pressure.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Ugoala wrote 27 prescriptions for Amlodipine Besylate, about 20% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (136). Medicare paid $1.48 per fill, versus $8.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Atorvastatin is used along with a proper diet to help lower "bad" cholesterol and fats (such as LDL, triglycerides) and raise "good" cholesterol (HDL) in the blood.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Ugoala wrote 16 prescriptions for Atorvastatin Calcium, about 8% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (202). Medicare paid $5.82 per fill, versus $12.20 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Furosemide is used to reduce extra fluid in the body (edema) caused by conditions such as heart failure, liver disease, and kidney disease.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Ugoala wrote 13 prescriptions for Furosemide, about 16% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (82). Medicare paid $1.41 per fill, versus $6.36 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
What it is used for
Gabapentin is used with other medications to prevent and control seizures.
Compared with Rhode Island prescribers
Dr. Ugoala wrote 11 prescriptions for Gabapentin, about 14% as often as the typical Rhode Island prescriber of it (78). Medicare paid $15.55 per fill, versus $17.01 statewide.
Volume reflects how many Medicare patients a practice sees as well as prescribing habits. It is not a measure of quality.
Questions about Dr. Ugoala’s prescriptions
What does Dr. Ugoala prescribe most?
In 2024 Medicare Part D data, Dr. Ugoala's most prescribed medications were Amlodipine Besylate (27), Atorvastatin Calcium (16) and Furosemide (13).
How does Dr. Ugoala's prescribing compare with other Rhode Island prescribers?
Of the 4 medications with a state comparison, Dr. Ugoala prescribes 4 less often than the typical Rhode Island prescriber. Volume reflects practice size as well as prescribing habits.
Does this list show every medication Dr. Ugoala prescribes?
No. It covers prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage in 2024, and CMS leaves out any medication with fewer than 11 prescriptions.
About this data
This page shows one provider’s slice of public Medicare files. NPI Profile does not receive prescriptions or patient records.
| Source | What it provides here | Data year |
|---|---|---|
| CMS Medicare Part D Prescribers by Provider and Drug | Each medication, prescriptions, patients, 30-day fills, days of medication and cost. State comparisons average the Rhode Island prescribers of the same medication and form, where at least five wrote it. | 2024 (released 2026, the most recent available) |
| CMS Medicare Part D Drug Spending Dashboard | What each medication is used for. | 2024 |
- Only prescriptions filled by people with Medicare Part D drug coverage are counted. Private insurance, Medicaid and cash purchases are not.
- CMS leaves out medications with fewer than 11 prescriptions and hides patient counts under 11.
- Cost per fill is what the plan and the patient paid the pharmacy together, not what you pay at the counter.
- Medication descriptions are summaries from CMS. They are not medical advice; ask a health care professional about any medication.
