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EKONG UFFORT M.D.
NPI 1720240690
Surgery in Germantown, TN

Active since July 01, 2008PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
83.84/100
CMS Quality Rating
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138(901) 516-6300(901) 516-6350 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 27, 2026. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 08, 2026.

Record update history: Jan 27, 2026, Apr 10, 2024, Dec 27, 2021 and 3 more (6 updates tracked since 2015).

About Ekong Uffort M.d. NPPES

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

EKONG UFFORT M.D. (NPI 1720240690) is an individual surgery provider in Germantown, Tennessee, licensed in Texas (Q4323) and active in the NPI registry since July 2008. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, and maintains a secondary practice location in Houston.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1720240690
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameEKONG UFFORTCredential: M.D.
Location Address7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310Germantown, TN 38138-3930
Mailing Address1211 Union Ave Ste 330Memphis, TN 38104-6655
Phone(901) 516-6300
Fax(901) 516-6350
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSUniversity Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated 2008
Enumeration DateJuly 1, 2008
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 27, 20266 updates tracked since enumeration
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 27, 2026
✔ NPI 1720240690 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses 2

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
Licenses✔ Licensed in TX · Q4323✔ Licensed in TN · 70682
Definition
A general surgeon has expertise related to the diagnosis - preoperative, operative and postoperative management - and management of complications of surgical conditions in the following areas: alimentary tract; abdomen; breast, skin and soft tissue; endocrine system; head and neck surgery; pediatric surgery; surgical critical care; surgical oncology; trauma and burns; and vascular surgery. General surgeons increasingly provide care through the use of minimally invasive and endoscopic techniques. Many general surgeons also possess expertise in transplantation surgery, plastic surgery and cardiothoracic surgery.
Also ListedGeneral PracticeTaxonomy 208D00000X · License Q4323 (TX)
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310, Germantown, TN 38138
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Secondary Practice Location 1

Location 11050 Gemini St Ste 202Houston, TX 77058-2706 · Phone (832) 295-9245 · Fax (832) 995-0335

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Antidote Health of TX, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee and more.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

Ekong Uffort 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 ID4587802848
PECOS Enrollment IDI20150722003445, I20251119000480
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.

Medicare Billing Reassignments

4

Medicare enrollment records show Ekong Uffort reassigns Medicare billing to 4 organizations. Each organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there; the nearest is listed first.

Ut Methodist Physicians LLC
12 mi
Internal Medicine
1325 EASTMORELAND AVE STE 310
Memphis, TN 38104
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Tennessee enrollment
  • 170 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1427317908 (901) 758-7970
Uffort Surgical PLLC
492 mi
Surgery
1050 GEMINI ST STE 202
Houston, TX 77058
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
NPI 1528584521 (832) 295-9245
Southwest Medical Associates, Inc.
525 mi
Emergency Medicine
1207 S BAILEY ST
Electra, TX 76360
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 155 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1831299122 (940) 495-3981
Jackson County Hospital District
581 mi
Rural Health
1013A SOUTH WELLS STREET
Edna, TX 77957
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, Texas enrollment
  • 100 clinicians in this Medicare group
NPI 1992748693 (361) 782-3560

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 3

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.
65 services34 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.
65 services29 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.
60 services57 patients

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare 3

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

Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Paducah, KY
2/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number180102
Location1530 Lone Oak RoadPaducah, KY 42003 · Mc Cracken County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis

Acute Care Hospitals · Memphis, TN
4/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Church
CMS Certification Number440049
Location1265 Union Ave Suite 700Memphis, TN 38104 · Shelby County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Nassau Bay, TX
5/5 CMS rating
OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private
CMS Certification Number450709
Location18300 Houston Methodist DrNassau Bay, TX 77058 · Harris County
Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 38138 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
$81.53 typical visit price
range $52.64 – $160.89
Typical copayment $20.38 (range $13.16 – $40.22)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$66.01 typical visit price
range $16.72 – $131.41
Typical copayment $16.50 (range $4.18 – $32.85)
Most-billed visit code 99213
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.

83.84/100
MIPS Final ScoreMerit-based Incentive Payment System · CMS Quality Payment Program
Scored as part of a group practice
Quality84.59
Promoting Interoperability100
Improvement Activities40
Cost58.63

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.

Ostomy pouch, closed; for use on barrier with non-locking flange, with filter (2 piece), each A4419
DME-Orthotic Devices · category DF010N
3 suppliers21 claims750 services$1.51 avg. paid by Medicare
Dollar amounts are the average Medicare paid the supplier per service. They are not the cost to the patient.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

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

SPG II LLC
Surgery
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Shelby County (901) 516-6300
MARK PAGE MILLER M.D.
Surgery
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Shelby County (901) 516-6300
MICHAEL GILBERT KENNEDY M.D.
Surgery
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Shelby County (901) 516-6300
DR. HE ZHOU MD
Surgery
7705 POPLAR AVE STE 310
GERMANTOWN, TN 38138
Shelby County (901) 516-6300

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 Ekong Uffort's NPI number?

The NPI number for Ekong Uffort is 1720240690. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on July 1, 2008.

Where is Ekong Uffort located?

Ekong Uffort practices at 7705 Poplar Ave Ste 310, Germantown, TN 38138. The listed phone number is (901) 516-6300.

What is Ekong Uffort's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Surgery with taxonomy code 208600000X.

Is Ekong Uffort enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Ekong Uffort 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 Ekong Uffort's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Ekong Uffort reassigns Medicare benefits to 4 organizations: Ut Methodist Physicians LLC (Memphis, TN), Uffort Surgical PLLC (Houston, TX), Southwest Medical Associates, Inc. (Electra, TX) and Jackson County Hospital District (Edna, TX). 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 Ekong Uffort's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

What insurance does Ekong Uffort accept?

Health plans from Antidote Health of TX, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee, Community Health Choice and UnitedHealthcare and 1 other insurer list Ekong Uffort 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 Ekong Uffort affiliated with any hospitals?

According to CMS data, Ekong Uffort is affiliated with Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital, Methodist Hospitals Of Memphis and Houston Methodist Clear Lake Hospital.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Ekong Uffort was last updated on January 27, 2026. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 9 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.