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DR. VICTOR ESSIEN UKO M.D.
NPI 1639348832
Pediatrics - Pediatric Gastroenterology in Shreveport, LA

Active since February 21, 2008PECOS Enrolled
2508 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 101, SHREVEPORT, LA 71118(318) 212-5811(318) 212-5844 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: August 12, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

Record update history: Aug 12, 2025, Mar 7, 2025, Feb 4, 2025 (3 updates tracked since 2025).

About Dr. Victor Essien Uko M.d. NPPES

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

DR. VICTOR ESSIEN UKO M.D. (NPI 1639348832) is an individual pediatric gastroenterology provider in Shreveport, Louisiana, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD482581) and active in the NPI registry since February 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1639348832
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy2080P0206X
Provider Legal NameDR. VICTOR ESSIEN UKOCredential: M.D.
Location Address2508 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 101Shreveport, LA 71118-3175
Mailing Address100 N Academy AveDanville, PA 17822-4903 · (570) 271-6144
Phone(318) 212-5811
Fax(318) 212-5844
Sole ProprietorNo
Enumeration DateFebruary 21, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateAugust 12, 20253 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedAugust 12, 2025
✔ NPI 1639348832 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 3

★ Primary SpecialtyPediatrics · Pediatric GastroenterologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code2080P0206X
Licenses✔ Licensed in PA · MD482581✔ Licensed in KY · C2724✔ Licensed in WI · 59958✔ Licensed in LA · 344688
Definition
A pediatrician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the digestive systems of infants, children and adolescents. This specialist treats conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, cancer and jaundice and performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using lighted scopes to see internal organs.
Also ListedPediatricsTaxonomy 208000000X · License 59958 (WI)
Also ListedStudent in an Organized Health Care Education/Training ProgramTaxonomy 390200000X
2508 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 101, Shreveport, LA 71118
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Other Identifiers 2

Medicaid300096229IN
OtherK0014706KY · Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and more.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 (PECOS)

Dr. Victor Essien Uko M.d. 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.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 71118 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
$124.60 typical visit price
range $53.43 – $164.73
Typical copayment $31.15 (range $13.35 – $41.18)
Most-billed visit code 99204
Established Patient
$95.09 typical visit price
range $16.64 – $133.62
Typical copayment $23.77 (range $4.16 – $33.40)
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.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 2

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

SACHA PATEL FNP-C
Nurse Practitioner (Family)
2508 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 101
SHREVEPORT, LA 71118
Caddo Parish (318) 212-5811
JENNIFER TUPPER APRN
Nurse Practitioner (Pediatrics)
2508 BERT KOUNS INDUSTRIAL LOOP STE 101
SHREVEPORT, LA 71118
Caddo Parish (318) 212-5811

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 Victor Uko's NPI number?

The NPI number for Victor Uko is 1639348832. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on February 21, 2008.

Where is Victor Uko located?

Victor Uko practices at 2508 Bert Kouns Industrial Loop Ste 101, Shreveport, LA 71118. The listed phone number is (318) 212-5811.

What is Victor Uko's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Pediatrics, specializing in Pediatric Gastroenterology, with taxonomy code 2080P0206X.

Is Victor Uko enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Victor Uko is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

What insurance does Victor Uko accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter Health of Delaware, Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan and Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections and 9 other insurers list Victor Uko 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.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Victor Uko was last updated on August 12, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 12 months 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.