DR. OBINNA N UGOCHUKWU M.D
NPI 1780888701
Surgery in Pensacola, FL

Active since June 13, 2007PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment
220 HOVEY RD, PENSACOLA, FL 32508(617) 543-6484 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: January 25, 2023. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: October 25, 2026.

About Dr. Obinna N Ugochukwu M.d NPPES

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

DR. OBINNA N UGOCHUKWU M.D (NPI 1780888701) is an individual surgery provider in Pensacola, Florida, licensed in Maryland (39020000X) and active in the NPI registry since June 2007. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS and is a graduate of Other (2007).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780888701
Entity TypeIndividualMale
Primary Taxonomy208600000X
Provider Legal NameDR. OBINNA N UGOCHUKWUCredential: M.D
Location Address220 HOVEY RDPensacola, FL 32508-1044
Mailing Address220 Hovey RdPensacola, FL 32508-1044 · (617) 543-6484
Sole ProprietorYes
Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 2007
Enumeration DateJune 13, 2007
Last NPPES UpdateJanuary 25, 2023
NPPES CertifiedJanuary 25, 2023
✔ NPI 1780888701 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySurgeryAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Taxonomy Code208600000X
License✔ Licensed in MD · 39020000X
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.
220 HOVEY RD, Pensacola, FL 32508

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, billing reassignment, and ordering and referring status from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Dr. Obinna N Ugochukwu 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 ID3577853548
PECOS Enrollment IDI20240416002138
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 Reassignment

Medicare enrollment records show Obinna Ugochukwu reassigns Medicare billing to 1 organization. The organization bills Medicare for the services this provider delivers there.

General Acute Care Hospital
1700 MOUNT VERNON AVENUE
Bakersfield, CA 93306
  • Reassigned Medicare billing, California enrollment
  • 532 clinicians in this Medicare group

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 32508 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
$87.62 typical visit price
range $56.00 – $171.84
Typical copayment $21.90 (range $14.00 – $42.96)
Most-billed visit code 99203
Established Patient
$70.04 typical visit price
range $17.57 – $139.16
Typical copayment $17.51 (range $4.39 – $34.79)
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.

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.

Psychologist (Clinical)
220 HOVEY RD, NAVAL OPERATIONAL MEDICINE INSTITUTE
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Emergency Medicine
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
General Practice
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
General Practice
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Psychiatry & Neurology (Neurology)
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
General Practice
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Physician Assistant
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508
Physician Assistant
220 HOVEY RD
PENSACOLA, FL 32508

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 Obinna Ugochukwu's NPI number?

The NPI number for Obinna Ugochukwu is 1780888701. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on June 13, 2007.

Where is Obinna Ugochukwu located?

Obinna Ugochukwu practices at 220 Hovey Rd, Pensacola, FL 32508. The listed phone number is (617) 543-6484.

What is Obinna Ugochukwu's specialty?

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

Is Obinna Ugochukwu enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Obinna Ugochukwu 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 organization bills Medicare for Obinna Ugochukwu's services?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), Obinna Ugochukwu reassigns Medicare benefits to Kern County Hospital Authority (Bakersfield, CA). The 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 Obinna Ugochukwu's services. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm current arrangements with the organization.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Obinna Ugochukwu was last updated on January 25, 2023. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 3 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.